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This Help Center provides information about Logitech gaming and audio devices. Please note that your device may not have some of the featurescovered in this Help Center. Refer to the documentation that came with your device.

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Welcome

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WelcomeCongratulations on acquiring your new Logitech® gaming device.

Logitech designs and manufactures personal interface products that enable you to effectively work, play, and communicate in thedigital world. These products form the bridge between people and computers, a link so intuitive that the digital world feels like anatural extension of your senses. And all devices are packed with time-saving, intuitive, and customizable features – you'll soonwonder how you ever managed without them!

So what's special about your Logitech gaming device? To start with, keyboards and gamepads feature a bank of programmableG-keys that you can use to create a collection of useful custom commands per game; you can even stay in the game while youcreate them (mice also feature buttons that you can assign customizable commands to). Some device models have mediabuttons, so you can control your music and movies at the touch of a button. And with many device models, there's an integratedbacklit display so you can keep tabs on messages, game status, media, and many other types of information.

The Logitech Gaming Software provides power and intelligence to your device, making possible its advanced gaming features,including profiles, multi key commands, and the LCD display configuration.

To get the most from your device and the Logitech Gaming Software, you can use this help center... It provides details oncustomizing your device to suit you. And it explains how you can maximize your gaming potential by setting up profiles for eachgame, recording macros, and assigning them to your G-keys/buttons.

Your Logitech gaming device with the Logitech Gaming Software... Ultimate Control for PC Gaming.

Comfort and safety

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Comfort and safetyHere is some important comfort and safety information:

Comfort guidelines.

Safety.

Protect your hearing.

Comfort guidelines

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Comfort guidelinesThis topic contains important ergonomic information. We recommend that you read this information carefully forsuggestions regarding work habits and workspace arrangement, to help stay comfortable and safe.

Some research suggests that physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles may be associated with longperiods of repetitive motion, improperly set up work space, incorrect body position and poor working habits.

If you feel pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, swelling, burning, cramping or stiffness in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulder,neck or back, see a qualified health professional immediately.

To maximize your comfort and lessen the chance of injury, follow these guidelines:

Make sure that your workspace is set up properly...

DO:

Have your keyboard and monitor positioned directly in front of you with your mouse or trackball next to it.

Place your mouse or trackball within easy reach so that your elbow can remain next to your side when using them.

Adjust the height of your chair and table as to have the keyboard, mouse, or trackball at or below elbow height.

Use the adjustment mechanism on the keyboard, if necessary to obtain the proper keyboard height.

Remember, if you use a mouse pad, take its thickness into consideration when making the height adjustments.

Have your feet well supported and your shoulders relaxed.

Place materials on your desk according to their frequency of use:

Frequent: put materials you use the most closest to you.

Occasional: put materials that you use occasionally no farther than an arm's length away.

Infrequent: put your infrequently used materials further away, but consider convenience.

Place documents you need while typing close to the monitor to reduce frequent head turning and change of eye focus.You can use a document holder to help.

Keep your shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands relaxed and comfortable as you work...DO:

Let your arms hang loosely at your sides for a moment, allowing them to dangle toward the floor and to become relaxed.Try to maintain this relaxed feeling while you work.

Do not hunch or shrug.

Use a wrist rest or a palm rest, if you have one, between keying tasks and not while typing. Using it while typing mayincrease pressure against the hand and increase the chance of injury.

Comfort guidelines

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Avoid placing or supporting your wrists on sharp edges or on your desktop.

Make sure that your elbow is next to your side. Keep your wrist relaxed and straight - don't bend it up, down, or to eitherside.

Practice good work habits...DO:

Take frequent short breaks. Get up and walk around at least a couple of times every hour.

Vary your tasks throughout the day. Do something different with your hands and arms for a while.

Use a light touch on the keyboard and for better control of the mouse or trackball.

Use software features to customize your mouse or trackball to help you reduce stress to your arm, wrist, or hand byminimizing repetitive or awkward motions.

Be alert to signs of discomfort...DO:

Consult a qualified health professional if at any time during or after typing you feel pain, weakness, numbness, or tinglingin your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, or back, or if you have any reason to believe that you might beexperiencing discomfort as a result of typing or from using the mouse or trackball.

For information regarding strategies or customizations which might increase your comfort when using the other parts of yourcomputer (monitor, CPU, etc.), please consult the literature supplied with those components.

Safety

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SafetyIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Read and keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer'sinstructions.

No naked (open) flame sources, such as lightedcandles, should be placed on or near the apparatus.

Do not install near any heat sources such asradiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by themanufacturer.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or whenunused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing is required when the apparatus has beendamaged in any way, such as liquid has been spilledor objects have fallen into the apparatus, theapparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, doesnot operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ORELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUSTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS:

Placed on the product to mean...Caution, refer to accompanying documentation before proceeding. This symbol would then be located in the manualsection adjacent to the marking that refers to the area of concern.

Placed on the product to mean...Warning, access to this area is restricted. Failure to comply could result in an electrical shock hazard.

Protect your hearing

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Protect your hearingListening Advice to Avoid Hearing Damage

Listening via headphones, earbuds or headsets at a high volume may cause permanent hearing loss to occur. The louder thevolume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected.

To establish a safe volume level:

1. Start your equipment with the volume control at its lowest setting.

2. Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

3. Avoid setting the volume at a level that prevents you from hearing conversations and other similar noises around you.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level, leave it there. If you experience a ringing in your ears, discomfort ormuffled speech, reduce the volume or stop listening and have your hearing checked.

See www.logitech.com/support for additional information.


Getting started

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Getting startedIf you want to configure your gaming device or customize its use, you should launch the Logitech® Gaming Software. See Tolaunch the Logitech Gaming Software for details.

When launched, the Logitech Gaming Software Home page is displayed. From here, you choose the action you want to carry outby making a selection from the Device bar. See Using the Device bar.

The icon is displayed in the Windows® taskbar while the Logitech Gaming Software is running. If the software is running inthe background, you can click the icon to launch it; you can also display information about the software, or close it. See Usingthe taskbar icon.

Do you have questions about the device itself? Refer to Using my device or Troubleshooting.

To launch the Logitech Gaming Software

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To launch the Logitech® Gaming SoftwareFrom the Windows® 8 Start screen, locate the Logitech Gaming Software app (for example by typing + F, typing Logiand selecting the Logitech Gaming Software app), or

from the Windows 7 (or previous) Start menu, choose All programs Logitech Logitech Gaming Software, or

double-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (or right-click it and select Open from the pop-up menu).

The Logitech Gaming Software Home page is displayed showing an image of your gaming device. From here, choose the actionyou want to carry out by making a selection from the Device bar. See Using the Device bar for details.

Note:The Logitech Gaming Software runs in the background all the time while your computer is running. This is required to supportthe advanced features your gaming device offers. The icon in the Windows taskbar is displayed while the Logitech GamingSoftware is running.

Using the Device bar

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Using the Device barThe Device bar at the bottom of the Logitech® Gaming Software screen offers various icons. You are not be able to see all ofthese icons, as they are only available for the actions supported by your gaming device.

Below is the full list of icons and an explanation of each:

Icon Action

Launches the Logitech website.

Shows your device.

If you have more than one supported gaming device plugged in, the device currently selected isdisplayed. Any settings you change in the Logitech Gaming Software will be applied to just this device.

To change settings for a different device, click the or button next to the device icon and choose thedevice you require.

Returns to the Logitech Gaming Software Home page, showing an image of your gaming device.Pressing Esc also re-displays the Home page.

Displays the Profiles View, used to create and maintain profiles for your games.

The icon shown on the Device bar depends on whether the device you have selected contains G-keysor mouse buttons.

If your device has on-board memory, you may be able to store G-key/button settings on the device.

Displays the Customize LCD Display View, used to control the information and material displayed onyour device's LCD display.

Displays the Customize Pointer Settings View, used to configure device pointer movement settings tosuit you and your gaming.

If your device has on-board memory, you may be able to store pointer settings on the device.

Displays the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View, used to set profiles and pointer movementsettings stored on the gaming device.

Displays the Customize Audio Experience View, where you can tailor settings such as bass, treble andvolume.

Displays the Customize Surround Sound View, used to personalize the headset's stereo and surroundsound settings.

Displays the Customize Voice Avatars View, where voice avatars and voice morphing features are

Using the Device bar

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located.

Displays the Manage Profiles To Go View, used to store certain game settings on the device so you cantake it to other computers and your profiles go with it.

Displays the Customize Backlight Color View (or for the G300, the Profiles View), where you can setthe color scheme for your gaming device.

If your device has on-board memory, you may be able to store lighting settings on the device.

Displays the Logitech Gaming Software Options dialog box, used to specify a range of applicationsettings.

Displays a menu of methods you can use to share your Logitech Gaming experience, such as socialmedia and customer feedback.

Provides access to this help center, tutorials, the latest product information and software updates.

Using the taskbar icon

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Using the taskbar iconWhen the Logitech® Gaming Software is running in the background, the icon is displayed in the Windows® taskbar. You canclick the icon to carry out the following actions:

Click Action

Right-click Displays a pop-up menu offering the following options:

Open: Launches the Logitech Gaming Software on the Home page.

About: Displays information about the Logitech Gaming Software.

Exit: Closes the Logitech Gaming Software.

Note:If you choose to exit, the Logitech Gaming Software stops running in the background. The featuresavailable with your gaming device will stop working.

Double-click Launches the Logitech Gaming Software on the Home page.

Changing application settings

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Changing application settingsThe Logitech® Gaming Software is assigned a range of default settings that are appropriate in most circumstances. Werecommend that you check these and adjust them if necessary, so that the application works exactly as you want it to.

The application settings you can adjust are held in the following tabs (some tabs are not available for every type of device):

General tab. Lets you specify a range of general application settings. See To change general settings.

Notifications tab. Lets you customize which notifications you want to be displayed on your computer screen and on yourdevice's LCD display. See To change notifications settings.

Profile tab. Lets you define basic profile settings. See To change profile settings.

G13 Mouse Emulation tab. Available if you have a G13 device, which offers a mouse emulation feature, to specify thecursor speed. See To change G13 mouse emulation settings.

G930 Battery tab. Available if you have a G930 device. See To change G930 battery settings.

Device-specific tabs. Only available for some devices. See To change device-specific settings.

To change general settings

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To change general settings1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the

Device bar).

2. Specify the settings you require, using the following table as a guide:

Setting Explanation

Run the programwhen Windowsstarts

Check this box if you want the Logitech Gaming Software to launch automatically when youstart your computer, and run in the background.

Note:The Logitech Gaming Software must be running for the features available with your gamingdevice to work.

Record delaysduring quick macrocreation

Check this box if keystroke delays are to be recorded when you create a quick (on-the-fly)macro. If this box is unchecked, delays between keystrokes are not recorded as part of themacro.

Show quick macrorecordinginstructions on theGamePanel display

Check this box if you want macro recording instructions to be shown on your device's LCDdisplay when you press MR to create a quick (on-the-fly) macro.

Note:This feature is only available if your device has an integrated LCD display.

Allow games tocontrol illumination

Check this box for devices that have backlighting to permit the device's backlight colors to bechanged by the games you play, or uncheck it to prevent games from changing thebacklighting colors you've set.

Enable enhancedgraphics

Check this box to use the computer's hardware acceleration for graphics. If this box isunchecked, animations will be slower.

Automaticallydownload highresolution productimages

Check this box to enable automatic downloading of high-resolution device images the first timea new device is connected. If this box is unchecked, the default low-resolution grayscaleproduct images will always be used.

Check for newprofiles online

Check this box to find out whether, when you choose the Scan For New Games option, thereis a newer database of games online than currently stored in the Logitech Gaming Software. Ifthere is, then this is downloaded before the Logitech Gaming Software scans your computerfor games.

3. Click OK.

After changing these settings, you can restore the recommended (original) values at any time by clicking the Default button.

To change profile settings

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To change profile settings1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the

Device bar).

2. Click the Profile tab.

3. Specify the profile settings you require, using the following table as a guide:

Setting Explanation

DefaultProfile

Select from the drop-down list the 'fall-back' profile to be used if there's no persistent profile and when thecurrent application does not have a profile linked to it (or no application is running).

Note:You can also set the default profile by right-clicking the relevant profile in the Profiles area on theProfiles View or clicking its arrow, and selecting Set As Default. More information about default profilesis available in What are persistent and default profiles?

PersistentProfile

Select from the drop-down list the profile you want to be always active, overwriting any other profiles inuse. Even if an application you are running has a profile linked to it, the profile you select as a persistentprofile takes priority.

Note:You can also set the persistent profile by right-clicking the relevant profile in the Profiles area on theProfiles View or clicking its arrow, and selecting Set As Persistent. More information about persistentprofiles is available in What are persistent and default profiles?

Profilecycling

If you want to be able to switch between profiles by simply pressing a hotkey combination, put the cursorin this field and press the keyboard combination, for example Ctrl + F9 and check the hotkey name(s)appears in the field.

To remove the hotkey, click Clear.

Note:More information about profile cycling is available in What is profile cycling?

4. Click OK.

After changing these settings, you can restore the recommended (original) values at any time by clicking the Default button.

To change G13 mouse emulation settings

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To change G13 mouse emulation settings1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the

Device bar).

2. Click the G13 Mouse Emulation tab.

3. Use the slider to select the cursor speed when the mouse emulation control is used.

4. Click OK.

Note:This feature is only available for G13 devices.

If you change the cursor speed, you can restore the recommended (original) setting at any time by clicking the Default button.

To change G930 battery settings

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To change G930 battery settings1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the

Device bar).

2. Click the G930 Battery tab.

3. If you want a warning icon to be displayed in your computer's taskbar when your device's battery is very low, check theBattery low tray icon notification box.

4. If you want an audible sound to be made when your device's battery is very low, check the Battery low audiblenotification box. The warning sound is repeated regularly until you recharge your device (or it completely runs out ofbattery).

5. Click OK.

Notes:You can also see at-a-glance your device's remaining battery life by looking in the top-left corner of the Logitech GamingSoftware screen, once you have chosen the device in the Device bar.

These features are only available if you have a G930 gaming device, which has a battery.

To change G300 settings

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To change G300 settings1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the

Device bar).

2. Click the G300 tab.

3. Either check the Illumination - Enable check box to switch on mouse color lighting, or uncheck the box to switch it off.

4. Click OK.

Note:This feature is only available if your device is a G300 gaming mouse.

Updating my software

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Updating my softwareLogitech® provides an Internet resource center for your device. The range and depth of information in the resource centerchanges over time to meet the needs of gamers. It may feature information and downloads for your device, including:

Updated versions of the Logitech Gaming Software.

Up-to-date news about your device and the Logitech Gaming Software.

To find out how to get up-to-date information, see To get software updates and recent news.

To get software updates and news

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To get software updates and news1. In the Logitech® Gaming Software, click the button above the Help icon on the Device bar at the bottom of the screen.

A pop-up menu is displayed.

2. Choose the updates or news you require from the pop-up menu:

To get software updates, select Check For Updates. The Logitech Gaming Software checks online for an updatedversion of the software.

If there is an updated version available, the Logitech Updater downloads and installs it.

To view the latest news for your device, select Internet Latest Information. The resource center for your deviceopens in a Web browser.

Note:You can find out the version of the Logitech Gaming Software you're running by selecting About from the Help icon pop-upmenu.

Troubleshooting

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TroubleshootingIf you are experiencing difficulties with your gaming device or the Logitech® Gaming Software, check whether your problem islisted below. If it is, click for suggestions to help solve it.

I can't get my device to work at all.

My G-keys/buttons aren't working properly.

I'm having problems with my device's USB ports.

I don't hear sound from my headset.

Others can't hear me when using my headset.

I'm having surround sound issues with my headset.

Voice avatar (morphing) is unintelligible.

If you can't find what you're looking for in these topics, try selecting Help Internet Latest Information or visiting the LogitechSupport website.



I can't get my device to work at all

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I can't get my device to work at allMake sure that your gaming device is correctly plugged into a full-powered USB port – this could be either one of yourcomputer's integral USB ports or a USB hub with its own power supply. Your device is unlikely to work if you connect it toa multi-port USB hub that does not have its own power supply.

Try unplugging your device and then plugging it in again, in case of a bad connection.

Try plugging it into a different USB port, just in case there's a problem with that port.

My G-keys/buttons aren't working properly

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My G-keys/buttons aren't working properlyMake sure that your computer is running Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista™ or Windows XP with Service Pack 2(32-bit or 64-bit versions). Support for your gaming device's G-keys/buttons is currently only provided with these Windowsoperating systems.

Check that the icon is in the Windows taskbar, to make sure that the Logitech® Gaming Software is running. If it's not,then either from the Start screen search and launch the Logitech Gaming Software app, or from the Start menu select AllPrograms Logitech Logitech Gaming Software.

Make sure that you have the correct profile running. Each of your games can have a profile attached to it that should startautomatically when you launch the game.

To check, launch the Logitech Gaming Software, edit the profile you want to be running and associate it with your game'sexecutable file – see To edit a profile for details. When you start your game, the associated profile's name is displayed forfive seconds on your device's display.

Did you correctly install the Logitech Gaming Software and drivers for your device, for example from the CD-ROM thatcame with your device? If not, then carry out a full installation, either using the CD-ROM or downloading the latestsoftware from www.logitech.com.

Make sure that the settings for your persistent profile and default profile are correct. For example, if you have selected touse a persistent profile then profiles linked to specific games are ignored. For more information, see What are persistentand default profiles?

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I'm having problems with my device's USB ports

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I'm having problems with my device's USB portsIf your device's hub is self-powered then make sure that your devices don't require a combined total of more than 100mA.Examples of devices that do not work when plugged directly into a self-powered USB hub include some video cameras,scanners, floppy disk drives, and gamepads that support rumble/vibration effects. Refer to your device's documentation tofind out its power requirements.

If you have two devices plugged in, try unplugging one of them and seeing if the other then works.

Make sure that the device is correctly plugged into one of your device's USB ports, by unplugging it and then plugging it inagain.

Try plugging the device into your device's other USB port.

Note:If your device doesn't have integrated USB ports, ignore this topic.

I don't hear sound from my headset

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I don't hear sound from my headsetMake sure that the Logitech® Gaming Software is running.

Adjust the volume to an audible level in the operating system and application audio settings.

Make sure the headset (or wireless adapter, if it uses one) is fully inserted into the USB port.

Check that the audio levels are set to an audible level.

Plug the headset (or its wireless adapter) into another USB port.

Plug the headset (or its wireless adapter) directly into a USB port on the computer, without using a USB hub or dockingstation.

Close and re-launch the game or application after plugging in the headset.

Close and re-launch the Logitech Gaming Software.

Make the headset the active and default audio output device in the operating system and application audio settings.

Note:If your device isn't a headset, ignore this topic.

Others can't hear me when using my headset

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Others can't hear me when using my headsetMake sure that the Logitech® Gaming Software is running.

Press the microphone mute button on the headset and try again.

Rotate the microphone boom down and position the microphone close to the corner of your mouth.

Adjust the microphone gain (volume) to an audible level in the Logitech Gaming Software, the operating system and theapplication audio settings.

Un-mute the microphone in the operating system and application audio settings.

Close and re-launch the game or application after plugging in the headset.


Set the headset as the active and default audio output device in the operating system and application audio settings.

Note:If your device isn't a headset, ignore this topic.

I'm having surround sound issues with my headset

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I'm having surround sound issues with my headsetCheck if surround sound (multi-channel audio content) is working:

1. Slide the surround sound switch on the headset to the down position toward the Dolby Headphone logo, , oruse the Enable Dolby Surround option in the Logitech® Gaming Software.

2. Play a game or watch a movie with surround sound content for a few minutes.

3. Minimize the game or movie and open the Logitech Gaming Software.

4. Verify that surround sound is on by seeing if the Dolby® Headphone logo in the Customize Surround Sound Viewis glowing. If the logo is gray, surround sound is not switched on.

5. Read the date and time that surround sound was last detected in the Customize Surround Sound View in theLogitech Gaming Software. If the date and time are not current, the headset is not receiving surround soundcontent.

Close and re-launch the game or movie when the headset is plugged in.

Make the headset the active and default audio output device in the operating system and application audio settings.

If your headset comes with a cable with two standard 3.5mm mini jacks and a separate adaptor with input for the 3.5mmmini jacks and a USB output, make sure you are using the USB adaptor to connect the headset to your computer (if youonly use the 3.5mm mini jacks, surround sound is not available).

Configure the game or movie player audio settings to surround sound (e.g. 5.1 or 7.1).

In the operating system audio settings, configure the device as a 7.1 speaker device. Refer to the application's help menufor more information.

The game or movie may not output surround sound. Try another game or movie.


Uninstall and reinstall the Logitech Gaming Software and drivers.

Note:If your device doesn't have surround sound, ignore this topic.

Voice avatar (morphing) is unintelligible

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Voice avatar (morphing) is unintelligibleFollow the pitch calibration instructions, in the Customize Voice Avatars View in the Logitech® Gaming Software.

Adjust the microphone gain (volume) to an audible level in the software, the operating system and the application audiosettings.

Make the headset the active and default audio and voice input device in the operating system and application audiosettings.


Uninstall and reinstall the software and drivers.

Note:If your device doesn't have voice avatar features, ignore this topic.

Software License Agreement

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Software License AgreementPLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR LOGITECH PRODUCT ORDOWNLOADING THIS SOFTWARE. BY USING YOUR LOGITECH PRODUCT OR DOWNLOADING THIS SOFTWARE YOUARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THISAGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN YOUR LOGITECH PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH YOUR SALESRECEIPT WITHIN 30 DAYS OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RETURN POLICY OF YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE,WHICHEVER IS LONGER. IF YOU HAVE ACCESSED THE SOFTWARE ELECTRONICALLY DO NOT INSTALL THESOFTWARE.

1. General. The software and documentation accompanying this agreement ("Software") is licensed, not sold, to you by LogitechEurope S.A. ("Logitech") for use only under the terms and conditions of this agreement. Logitech and its licensors retainownership of the Software and Logitech reserves all rights not expressly granted to you. The terms of this agreement will governany software updates provided by Logitech that replace and/or supplement the original Software, unless such update isaccompanied by a separate license in which case the terms of that license will govern.

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Using my device

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Using my deviceYour gaming device has some special features (including keys, buttons and other features). Many are customizable (seeCustomizing my device). Your device has some, but not all, of the following:

G-keys/buttons and M-keys. Your device's G-keys (or buttons for a mouse) are your main gaming weapon. Theyprovide you with a powerful armory of programmable keys that you can tailor to each of your games (and otherapplications). And if your device has M-keys, you have even more flexibility. For more details, see Using the G-keys,Using the M-keys and Using mouse buttons.

Integrated LCD GamePanel display. The display can keep you informed of what's happening both in your game and inother events on your computer and device, such as the Logitech® Gaming Software, media, and other applications. Forexample, you may be able to see media information on the display while playing a full-screen game. Accompanying thedisplay are buttons that you can use to select menu items.

Multimedia control buttons. For fast and efficient control of the media on your computer, your device is equipped withintuitive media buttons. For details, see Controlling my multimedia.

Gaming mode switch. While playing games it can sometimes be better to disable certain standard Windows® keys.Moving the Gaming mode switch lets you control when you want the standard Windows keys to be active. For moredetails, see Switching my device to Gaming mode.

Backlighting button. Your device's keys can be backlit, and the color or brightness of the backlighting can be changed tosuit your environment or automatically match the current M-key mode.

USB ports. Integrated USB ports enable you to easily connect other devices, such as a joystick and headset, or amemory stick. For more details, see Connecting devices to the USB hub.

Mini-joystick. You can use the four-directional mini-joystick when playing games as well as in other applications. Formore details, see Using the mini-joystick.

Battery. Warnings are shown for devices containing batteries when they are running low on charge. For more details, seeChecking the battery charge.

Headset features. Your gaming headset is designed to be comfortable, flexible, and is feature-rich. For more details, seeUsing my headset.

Customizing my device

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Customizing my deviceEven though your device is ready to use straight from the box, one of its great strengths is that you can customize it to suit youand your gaming...

Most Logitech® gaming devices feature programmable G-keys or buttons. The default functionality of its G-keys/buttons arespecified in the default profile 'Default Profile'.

If your device has M-keys, they are labeled M1, M2, and so on. You can customize the G-keys/buttons and M-keys on anapplication specific basis using the Logitech Gaming Software. The M-keys let you program different sets of assignments for allof your G-keys/buttons. At any given time the G-keys are in one of the modes and the relevant LED (M1, M2, and so on) is lit toindicate the current mode. To change mode, simply press the relevant M-key.

The MR key can be used to record quick, on-the-fly macros which can be assigned to any of the G-keys, overriding assignmentsmade in the current profile.

For more information on G-keys/buttons and M-keys, see Using the G-keys, Using mouse buttons and Using the M-keys.

Remember that each application you use – including each game you play – can have one or more profiles defined that containsG-key/button customizations specific to that application. See Using profiles for more information.

Note:As well as customizing G-keys/buttons, you can also adjust the way you use your device's LCD GamePanel display, if it has one.

Using the G-keys

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Using the G-keysNote:If your device doesn't have G-keys, ignore this topic.

Each G-key has a default action that is the same as the equivalent Function (F) key. For example, G1 is equivalent to F1, G2 isequivalent to F2, and so on. But the real value of the G-keys is that you can customize them to suit you and every game youplay and every application you use.

Each game (or application) can use a profile that is uniquely tailored to it. The profile defines what each G-key does when youpress it. You can assign a special, quick-access action, such as a macro or shortcut, to each G-key. For details about how toassign a quick-access action to a G-key, see Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons.

Once a G-key has an action assigned to it, you can press it when using the associated application in order to carry out theaction. While gaming these are typically macros that perform special movements or complicated actions where a combination ofkeystrokes needs to be performed.

If you need more quick-access commands, then you can use the M-keys (M1, M2, and so on) to switch between the modes. Formore details, see Using the M-keys.

Using the M-keys

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Using the M-keysNote:If your device doesn't have M-keys, ignore this topic.

Your device contains M-keys, labeled M1, M2, and so on. These change which mode (or shift state) the G-keys are in. Whenyou press one of the M-keys, its LED is lit to indicate that you're in that mode. On some devices, the backlighting color alsochanges to match the mode.

So why have different modes? The main reason is that your game may need many macros. By using the M-keys you can assigna full range of quick-access commands, perhaps for different game scenarios.

Here's an example of M-key usage for a real time strategy game (in this example, the device has three M-keys)... In M1 modeyou may choose to assign your common-use macro keys for control groups and special unit skills. M2 mode could contain yourproduction macros where you can build units and structures. And M3 mode may have your research and upgrade macros. Whileplaying the game you can easily switch from one set of macros to another by simply pressing the relevant M-key.

Of course, many games may not need numerous macros and other commands, in which case you may just make theassignments to the G-keys when in M1 mode. Then, when playing the game, you can ignore the other M-keys.

Next to the M-keys is the MR key. You can use this to record quick macros. See To record a quick (on-the-fly) macro forinstructions.

Using mouse buttons

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Using mouse buttonsNote:If your device doesn't have mouse buttons, ignore this topic.

Each mouse button has a default action that is the typical pre-configured action for that button. For example, pressing the rightbutton performs a standard right-click function. However, your mouse buttons can be customized to suit you and every game youplay and every application you use.

Each game (or application) can use a profile that is uniquely tailored to it. The profile defines what each mouse button doeswhen you press it. You can assign a special, quick-access action, such as a macro or shortcut, to each mouse button. Fordetails about how to assign a quick-access action to a button, see Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons.

Once a button has an action assigned to it, you can press it when using the associated application in order to carry out theaction. While gaming these are typically macros that perform special movements or complicated actions where a combination ofkeystrokes needs to be performed.

Controlling my multimedia

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Controlling my multimediaNote:If your device doesn't have multimedia buttons, ignore this topic.

Some devices contain keys or buttons designed to enhance your multimedia experience. For example, when you want to listen tomusic or watch a movie you can control your multimedia with single button presses. You can select the track you require, andplay and pause it. You can also change and mute the volume.

If you want to, you can assign your preferred media player to one of your G-keys/buttons, so you can access your multimediawith a single press. For details, see To assign a function.

Use the following buttons to control music and movies you're playing on your computer, and adjust the volume:

Button Control Function

Play/Pause Plays music or a movie, or pauses what is already playing.

Stop Stops the music or movie that is playing.

Previous/Rewind Plays the previous track, or rewinds the current track if you hold down the button.

Next/Fast Forward Skips to the next track, or fast forwards the current track if you hold down the button.

Volume Up,Volume Down

Adjusts the volume. If your device has volume buttons, pressing them turns the volumeup and down. If your device has a roller, roll it up to turn the volume up, and down to turnit down. If your keyboard has a volume dial, rotate it clockwise to turn up the volume, andcounter-clockwise to turn it down.

Mute Mutes the volume. Pressing the key again restores the volume to its previous level.

Switching my device to Gaming mode

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Switching my device to GamingNote:If your device doesn't having a Gaming mode switch/button, ignore this topic.

Switching to Gaming mode depends on whether your device is a keyboard or a mouse...

KeyboardsTo switch to Gaming mode, simply move the Gaming mode switch to the right. If there are two symbols on your device, move it

from (normal) to (gaming).

This prevents the following two Windows® keys from working, so you can avoid easy-to-make accidental presses when you'regaming:

The Start key:

The Shortcut key:

You can now play your games safe in the knowledge you won't accidentally press one of these keys when you intend pressingan adjacent key, such as Ctrl.

When you finish gaming simply move the switch back to normal mode to re-instate the keys.

MiceTo switch to Performance mode, simply slide the Mode switch on your mouse - its LED changes from green (endurance mode)to blue (performance mode).

You can optimize your mouse settings for both gaming and office work, and then use the Mode switch to switch between the twomodes. When configuring settings in the Logitech® Gaming Software the LED symbol next to the battery symbol shows whetheryou are editing the settings for performance mode or endurance mode.

When you finish gaming simply slide the Mode switch to return to endurance mode; the LED on the mouse changes to green.

Connecting devices to the USB hub

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Connecting devices to the USB hubNote:If your keyboard doesn't have integrated USB ports, ignore this topic.

Your keyboard contains an integrated USB self-powered hub containing external USB ports. This is ideal for connecting up toother devices, for two reasons:

It frees up your computer's USB ports. You can connect devices to your keyboard, such as a joystick and headset, insteadof using up your computer's USB ports.

It's so convenient. You can use your keyboard's USB ports to temporarily connect devices like memory sticks, becauseyour keyboard's ports may be more easily accessible than your computer's USB ports.

Note:Some keyboard models have a self-powered USB hub. These keyboard models can be used to connect devices that use a totalof up to 100mA. These typically include USB keyboards, mice, memory sticks, digital cameras, and many gamepads, joysticksand headsets. You can check the label on a device to see the power requirements for that device. Examples of devices that willnot work when plugged directly into your keyboard's self-powered hub include some video cameras, scanners, floppy disk drives,and gamepads that support rumble/vibration effects. If you connect a high-power device to your keyboard, the device is shownas disabled in Device Manager and a message is displayed that indicates why the device is not operating. Disconnect the devicefrom the keyboard's USB port reconnect it to a different USB port that supplies enough power.

Using the mini-joystick

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Using the mini-joystickNote:If your device doesn't have a mini-joystick, ignore this topic.

If your device contains a mini-joystick, you can use it when playing games and when using other applications. Its featuresinclude:

A four-direction mini-joystick.

Three buttons. Two are next to the joystick and the other is activated by pressing down on top of the mini-joystick itself.

You can assign macros, keystrokes, functions, and so on, to any of the joystick's buttons and directional movements in thesame way as you would for any G-key.

For information on assigning macros and other commands to G-keys and buttons, see Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons.

Using my headset

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Using my headsetNote:If your device is not a headset, please ignore this section.

Your gaming headset puts you in the center of your gaming action. It features some or all of the following:

Behind-the-head design that relieves pressure and keeps you comfortable for hours, and can be adjusted to suit you. SeeAdjusting the headband.

Flexible, noise-canceling microphone cuts background noise, and rotates out of the way when you're not using it. SeeMicrophone placement and Microphone mute.

Intuitive volume roller. See Volume roller.

The programmable G-keys give you one-touch control over in-game elements like music, chat and voice morphing, forinstance so you can skip to the next music track or push to talk even when you're away from the keyboard. See Assigningcommands to G-keys/buttons.

The 7.1 surround sound puts you right where you want to be. See Surround sound switch.

Depending on the model, it connects either by a long, high-quality USB cord, or by a fast wireless connection (seeWireless connection and status) and has battery monitoring features (see Headset battery charging).

Note:Some headset models have a cable with two standard 3.5mm mini jacks (headphone and microphone audio plugs) and a USBadaptor, giving you the choice of connection mechanisms... Connecting the headset to your computer using the 3.5mm mini jacksoffers stereo functionality, whereas plugging the 3.5mm mini jacks into the USB adaptor and connecting that to a USB port onyour computer provides surround sound functionality.

Adjusting the headband

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Adjusting the headbandYour headset comes with two ways of adjusting the headband to make a perfect, comfortable fit for your head - the headbandpads and headband slider.

Swappable headband padsYour headset may, depending on the device, have three different headband pads, eachuniquely contoured to fit different head shapes and sizes.

Try each headband pad and choose the one that most comfortably fits your head. Thedifference in pads will likely affect both the comfort of the headset on the top of your headand also the amount of pressure the headset exerts around your ears.

Precision headband adjustmentAdjust the length of the headband at the templearea for the most comfortable fit.

The stainless spring steel sliders are indexed for precision adjustment and numbered soyou can easily return to the best-fitting position.

Microphone placement

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Microphone placementPosition the noise-canceling microphone close to the corner of your mouth for optimal speech clarity. The microphone boomrotates and bends so you can precisely control microphone placement.

When you are not using the microphone, you can move the microphone to the upright position. This mutes the microphoneautomatically.

Microphone mute

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Microphone mutePressing the microphone mute button mutes the headset microphone. Pressing themicrophone mute button again un-mutes the microphone.

The microphone mutes automatically when rotated to the upright position.

Depending on the model and a setting in the Logitech® Gaming Software, the mutingof the microphone may illuminate the mute light at the tip of the microphone, andproduce an audible sound.

Note:Microphone mute occurs locally on the headset. The operating system and applicationswill not indicate that the headset microphone is muted.

Volume roller

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Volume rollerUse the volume roller to adjust the headset volume up and down.

Volume can also be controlled in the Logitech® Gaming Software.

Surround sound switch

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Surround sound switchTo switch on surround sound, slide the surround sound switch on the headset to the downposition toward the Dolby Headphone logo, .

When surround sound is on, the Dolby Headphone logo in the Logitech® Gaming Softwareglows.

Note:Some headset models don't have a surround sound switch on the headset. Instead, surround sound is switched on and off usingthe Logitech Gaming Software - see To adjust surround sound settings for details.

Wireless connection and status

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Wireless connection and statusNote:If your gaming headset is corded, not wireless, please ignore this topic.

Your headset is designed to work up to 40 feet (12 metres) away from the wireless adapter.

Recommended wireless adapter connectionConnect your headset's wireless adapter to the charging base, then connect the charging base to an available USB port on yourcomputer.

Place the charging base in an open, unobstructed area on your desk for best wireless performance.

Alternative wireless adapter connectionConnect the headset's wireless adapter directly to an available USB port on your computer. This method is not recommendeddue to the adapter's proximity to metal objects and other wireless transmitters that may affect the headset's wireless performance.

Once the wireless adapter is connected, turn on the headset. The headset makes a wireless connection to the wireless adapterautomatically.

Wireless Status Light Explanation

Steady green Connection made; headset ready to use.

Flashing green Headset out of range.

Off Headset powered off. (The wireless status light on the wireless adapter turns off 5 minutes after theheadset is powered off.)

Note:The following actions may affect wireless range and performance:- Placing the wireless adapter underneath a desk, behind a PC tower or next to Wi-Fi routers or other wireless adapters.- Connecting the wireless adapter to USB hubs, including docking stations, keyboards, and monitors.- Using the headset with walls or any large metal object between it and the wireless adapter.

Headset battery charging

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Headset battery chargingNote:If your gaming headset is corded, not wireless, please ignore this topic.

A full battery charge can last up to 10 hours of playtime. To recharge the internal battery, connect the charging base to thecharging port on the headset and an available USB port on your computer.

You can use the headset while it's charging. Charging can take up to two and a half hours if the battery is fully depleted. Thecharging process takes longer if you're using the headset while charging.

Battery Status Light Explanation

Green More than one hour of play time left.

Red Less than one hour of play time left.

Flashing orange Headset charging.

Steady orange Headset charging complete.

Off Headset is off or has no charge.

Notes:

You can also check the battery status in the top-left corner of the Logitech® Gaming Software screen.

Actual battery life varies depending on headset use and environmental conditions.

Checking my device's battery charge

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Checking my device's battery chargeNote:If your device is corded, please ignore this topic.

For devices with batteries, you can check the current battery level within the Logitech® Gaming Software by looking at thebattery symbol in the top-left corner. This gives you an indication of how much battery life remains.

For some devices, a low battery warning message is displayed at the bottom of your computer screen when your device's batterypower becomes low.

If your device has an LCD display, a warning message is displayed on it when your device's battery power becomes low.

If your device is a headset, see Headset battery charging.

Profiles help

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Profiles helpYour gaming device features G-keys/buttons that you can customize.

To get the most from your device's G-keys/buttons, use the Profiles View in the Logitech® Gaming Software. See Using theProfiles View for information.

Here's a taste of what you can do when customizing G-keys/buttons:

Scan your computer for installed games that Logitech has already made a profile for, and automatically assign the profilesto them. See Using profiles.

Create one profile for each of your games (and other applications). See To create a new profile.

Record complex, multi key macros. See Recording multi key macros.

Assign macros, and other commands, to G-keys/buttons of your choice. See Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons.

Exchange game profiles with other gamers. See To export a profile and To import a profile.

Notes:

When the Logitech Gaming Software is running, the icon is displayed in the Windows® taskbar. If the Logitech GamingSoftware isn't running then your device's G-keys and M-keys won't work.

Your device's G-keys/buttons are just part of its arsenal of advanced gaming technology designed to enhance your gaming. SeeUsing my device for an overview of what's available.

Using the Profiles View

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Using the Profiles ViewThe Profiles View in the Logitech® Gaming Software offers features to create and maintain the profiles for your games, so youcan customize your G-keys/buttons to maximize your gaming.

To access the Profiles View, click the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar, at the bottomof the Logitech Gaming Software screen. The icon shown depends on whether the device you haveselected contains G-keys or mouse buttons.

Using the Profiles View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Profiles View contains the following sections:

Commands area, on the left-hand side. This shows the commands defined for the currently selected profile, and provides features for you to add and maintaincommands.

Profiles area, across the top. Here you can see all the profiles stored on your computer and on all compatible devices connected to your computer, andyou can access features to create and work with profiles, including a search field as well as buttons for creating orscanning for new profiles, saving the profile, importing/exporting profiles, and printing a profile's commands.

Image area, on the right-hand side. This is an image of your device's gaming features. Any commands currently assigned to the G-keys/buttons are shown.

Select Mode area, only for the G300. This lets you choose one of the three macro modes (equivalent to pressing an M-key) by clicking the relevant coloredzone, as well as change the device's lighting color for that mode by selecting it from the panel of eight colors.

Device bar, across the bottom. Use this to change the device, change the view, as well as display the Logitech Gaming Software application settings andthe Help menu.

When you have defined a command, you can simply drag it onto the G-key/button of your choice to attach it to that G-key/button.

For more details, see Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons.

Using profiles

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Using profilesA profile is a set of customized assignments (keystrokes, multi key macros, shortcuts, and functions) and other settings thatdetermine how your device's programmable G-keys or buttons behave.

Each profile is usually associated with a particular application (typically a game) on your computer. When you play the game, theprofile linked to it becomes active automatically, and so the G-keys/buttons defined in that profile are usable. For some devices,you can also use its LCD display and associated buttons to switch between profiles. As well as application-specific profiles, youcan optionally specify a persistent profile and a default profile. See What are persistent and default profiles? for more details.

When you install the Logitech® Gaming Software it automatically searches your computer for common, popular games andcreates default starting profiles for them. Games where profiles may be available include first-person shooters, real time strategy,and role playing games. You can then edit each profile, if necessary, to suit you and your gaming. For information on how to edita profile, see To edit a profile. At any time, for example when you install a new game, you can make the Logitech GamingSoftware scan your computer again. See To scan for new games for instructions.

All of the profiles on your computer or on any device attached to your computer are listed in alphabetical order in the Profilesarea of the Profiles View. If you have a large number of profiles, you can use the Search field to quickly locate the profile you'reinterested in, by typing the first few characters of any word in the profile's name.

But what if the Logitech Gaming Software does not automatically create a starting profile for one of your games? Easy... you cancreate a new profile from scratch (see To create a new profile) or copy an existing one.

Alternatively, you can import a profile (see To import a profile), perhaps one you've downloaded from the Internet or one that afriend has emailed to you. Before you can import a profile it must be somewhere on your computer or network, for example afteryou have done one of the following:

Copied the profile to your computer from an email or disk, after the profile has been created by a friend and exported tofile on their computer.

Exported an existing profile that is similar to the one you want to import, in order for you to edit it once it's imported. SeeTo export a profile for details.

Of course, once you have imported your game's profile, you can change its assignments to suit you and your gaming if they'renot exactly what you want. See Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons for information about making and changing assignments.

Furthermore, with some devices, the profiles can be stored on the device itself, using either the On-Board Profile Settings Viewor the Manage Profiles To Go View. This enables you to automatically take them with you when you use your device with anothercomputer. See Using the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View or Using the Manage Profiles To Go View.

To create a new profile

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To create a new profile1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the

Device Selector on the Device bar.

2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the icon on the Device bar).

3. In the Profiles area, click the Create new profile icon or click an empty profile. The New Profile window is displayed.

4. Type the Name that you want to give the profile (typically the game's name). This name appears when you point thecursor at the profile in the Profiles area in the Profiles View, and on your device's GamePanel display (if your device hasan LCD) for five seconds when you launch a game with this profile linked to it.

5. Optionally enter a Description, for example to clarify which version of the game the profile is set up for.

6. Choose the executable file(s) for the game(s)/application(s) that this profile is for. To do so, click the + icon and either:

i. Select Add application from GamePanel from the drop-down menu.

ii. Launch (or switch to) the game so that it is the current, foreground application.

iii. Press the OK button next to the display.

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i. Select Choose application from the drop-down menu. The Open dialog box is displayed.

ii. Select the executable file(s), and click Open.

Repeat this if you want this profile to be linked to more than one game/application. You can link the profile to manygames/applications if you want to. To remove a game/application, click its name and click the - icon.

7. If you want to specify that once the profile has been activated by running the game, it will stay activated until the gameends, then check the Lock profile while game is running box. This guarantees that even if the game loses focus thatthe profile will remain active.

8. If you want the new profile to be based on an existing similar profile, check the Copy from an existing profile box, andselect the existing profile from the drop-down list of your profiles.

9. Click OK.

Note:Alternatively, you can base a new profile on an existing similar profile by clicking the arrow beneath the Create new profileicon in the Profiles area, selecting Copy Existing Profile and choosing the profile you want the new profile to be based on.

The profile is created and linked to the game(s) you chose. If the Show profile activation notifications on the GamePaneldisplay box is checked in the Logitech Gaming Software Options dialog box, then when you launch the application the displayshows the name of the profile that is activated. In addition, a padlock image is shown on the display if you checked the Lockprofile while the game is running box. All G-key/button assignments defined in this profile automatically become availablewhen you're playing the game, depending on your persistent profile settings.

You can now customize your G-keys/buttons. See Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons for details.

To scan for new games

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To scan for new games1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the


2. Display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on the Device bar).

3. In the Profiles area, click the Scan For New Games icon.

The Scan For New Games dialog box is displayed, and the software searches your computer for known games. Any itfinds are highlighted.

4. Select the games you want to automatically create a profile for, and click OK.

You return to the Profiles View, with the new profile(s) shown in the Profiles area.

What are persistent and default profiles?

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What are persistent and default profiles?As well as the profiles that can be linked individually to each of your games there are two other, more general, profiles that youcan choose whether or not you want to specify:

The persistent profile. If specified, this is always active, overwriting any other profiles in use. Therefore, even if anapplication you are running has a profile linked to it, the persistent profile takes priority. There are two main scenarioswhen this may be useful:

If all your games are extremely similar in their gameplay and the keystrokes used and therefore need identicalmacros (for example if they are all similar first-person shooter games). In this case it may be easiest to set up andmaintain a single, persistent profile.

If the Logitech® Gaming Software cannot detect your game launch. The Logitech Gaming Software needs tocorrectly detect that a game executable has launched in order to automatically apply the associated profile.However, there is no 100% accurate method for detecting game launch. So if your game launch cannot be detectedby the Logitech Gaming Software, and you've defined a profile with customized G-keys/buttons that you want to usein the game, then specify the profile as the persistent profile before you launch the game, and switch it off after thegame.

The default profile. This is the 'fall-back' profile, used if there's no persistent profile and when the current applicationdoes not have a profile linked to it (or no application is running).

When you first install and run the Logitech Gaming Software, the default profile is 'Default Profile', though you can setanother profile to be the default.

The default profile is ideal if you want quick-access assignments for your G-keys/buttons when you're not gaming. Forexample, you may want to be able to launch your most commonly used applications and websites with a single key press.If you do, just tailor the G-key/button assignments for the default profile to suit you.

It's entirely up to you whether you specify either or both of these profiles. When making your decision, it's important that youknow the relationship between the persistent profile, the default profile, and the current application's profile:

If you specify a persistent profile, then this is the current profile, used at all times. All other profiles are ignored.

If you don't specify a persistent profile, then the current profile is the one linked to the current application, if one has beenalready linked.

If you don't specify a persistent profile, and no profile has been linked to the current application (or if no application isrunning), then the current profile is the default profile, if one is specified.

See To specify a persistent profile and To specify a default profile for instructions.

To specify a default profile

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To specify a default profile1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. In the Profiles area, right-click the profile that you want to make default, and select Set As Default.

(To unset it, right-click on it again and select Set As Default to remove the check mark.)

Note:To understand the default profile's behavior, see What are persistent and default profiles?

What is profile cycling?

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What is profile cycling?It's possible to associate more than one profile with a game. For example, you might want a different profile active for eachcharacter or level in a game, so that quickly switch to the most appropriate profile at all times.

To associate multiple profiles with a single game, you need to set up a profile cycling hotkey (or hotkey combination). Then,when gaming, you can simply press the hotkey to switch to a different profile without leaving the game. If you have severalprofiles, then repeated pressing of the hotkey lets you cycle through the profiles you have linked to that game. (If you have justone profile linked to a game, then nothing happens when you press the profile cycling hotkey.)

The hotkey is one of your choice, and can include keys such as Ctrl and Shift. Make sure you avoid key conflicts with thegames you play.

To set up the profile cycling hotkey, see To change profile settings.

To import a profile

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To import a profile1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. In the Profiles area, click the Import/Export icon and select Import. For some devices with on-board profiles, when youedit profile settings, you can click the arrow next to the profile number and select Import.

The Import Profile dialog box is displayed.

4. Locate and select the profile you want to import. This can be a file of type '.xml' or '.lgp' (or .dat for an on-board profile).

5. Click Open.

The profile is imported, and added to the Profiles area of the Profiles View.

Note:If a profile with that name already exists you can choose to overwrite it, store both (by renaming the imported profile) orcancel the import.

You can then review and edit this profile, for example to link it with the correct game on your computer. See To edit a profile fordetails.

To export a profile

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To export a profile1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. In the Profiles area, click the arrow beneath the profile, or click the Import/Export icon, and select Export. For somedevices with on-board profiles, when you edit profile settings, you can click the arrow next to the profile number andselect Export.

4. Select the location and name of the file you want to create, and click Save.

The profile(s) is exported to the file you specified. The file extension is '.xml' (or .dat for an on-board profile).

Alternatively, you can export multiple profiles:

To export all profiles, on the Profiles View click the Import/Export icon, and select Export All.

To export selected profiles, on the Profiles View highlight the profiles you want to export by pressing Ctrl and clicking theprofiles, then right-click one of them and select Export.

In both cases, the Export Profile(s) dialog box is displayed, in which you can select a folder to export to and click OK.The profiles (which can be both computer-based profiles and on-board profiles) are exported to appropriately named sub-folders.

You can then send this profile (or profiles) to other gamers, or re-import it and edit it for use with a different application.

To test a profile

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To test a profile1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. In the Profiles area, right-click the profile you want to test, and select Test Profile.

The Test Profile dialog box is displayed. If the Show profile activation notifications on the GamePanel display box onthe Logitech Gaming Software Options dialog box is checked, then the display shows the name of the profile that isactivated.

4. Test the G-keys/buttons assignments, and other keys, in your profile by pressing them as you would in the game, andstudying the key and time data.

5. Click OK when you have finished.

If you need to change the G-keys/buttons assignments or edit any macros, you can do so (see Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons) and then test the profile again.

To edit a profile

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To edit a profile1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. Right-click the profile in the Profiles area or click its arrow, and select Properties. The Profile Properties dialog boxis displayed.

4. Edit the Name that you want to give the profile (typically the game's name). This name appears when you point the cursorat the profile in the Profiles area in the Profiles View, and on your device's GamePanel display (if your device has anLCD) for five seconds when you launch a game with this profile linked to it.

5. Optionally enter a Description, for example to clarify which version of the game the profile is set up for.

6. Choose additional executable file(s) for the game(s)/application(s) that this profile is for. To do so, for each one, click the+ icon and either:

i. Select Add application from GamePanel from the drop-down menu.

ii. Launch (or switch to) the game so that it is the current, foreground application.

iii. Press the OK button next to the display.

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i. Select Choose application from the drop-down menu. The Open dialog box is displayed.

ii. Select the executable file(s), and click Open.

Alternatively, to remove a game/application, click its name and click the - icon.

7. If you want to specify that once the profile has been activated by running the game, it will stay activated until the gameends, then check the Lock profile while game is running box. This guarantees that even if the game loses focus thatthe profile will remain active.

8. Click OK.

The profile is updated and linked to the game(s) you chose.

9. If you want to change the icon associated with the profile, right-click the profile in the Profiles area, and select ChooseIcon. The Choose Icon dialog box is displayed, in which you can locate and select an appropriate image file from thecommon formats supported.

10. Check and change the G-key/button assignments to suit the profile you're editing. See Assigning commands toG-keys/buttons for details.

Note:There's also a tool for testing your profiles to make sure they'll work in your games how you expect them to (see To test aprofile). Then, if you need to make changes, you can make amendments to commands and assignments (see To edit acommand).

To print profile details

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To print profile details1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. In the Profiles area, click the profile you want to print.

4. In the Profiles area, click the Print icon.

A web browser is launched showing the profile details in a format suitable for printing.

5. Print the profile details from your web browser.

To delete a profile

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To delete a profile1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. In the Profiles area, drag the profile to the trash can in the Profiles To Go area. Alternatively, right-click the profile orclick the arrow, and select Delete.

To delete multiple profiles, highlight the profiles by pressing Ctrl and clicking the profiles you want to delete, and thenright-click one and select Delete.

You are prompted to confirm that you want to delete the profile(s).

4. Click Yes.

The profile(s) is deleted.

Note:If you are not totally certain that you want to permanently remove the profile from your computer, maybe it's best to justdisassociate it from the game. See To edit a profile for details.

Using the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View

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Using the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings ViewThe Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View in the Logitech® Gaming Software offers features to customize both the pointersettings that are stored on your device.

Notes:This is only available for the G600. In order to access the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View make sure that On-BoardMemory (not Automatic Game Detection) is selected on the Home page.

These features are available on the G300 from the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View.

To access the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View, click the Customize on-board pointersettings icon on the Device bar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen. (For the G300,instead click the Customize on-board profile settings icon.)

Using the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View contains these sections:

Image area. Provides a representation of your device, and gives access to viewing and changing profile commands.

Select Mode area, on the left-hand side.Specify which of the three modes you are making changes for, and the mode colors.

Pointer Settings area, on the right-hand side. Control the way you want the mouse pointer to move, including its DPI sensitivity.


The customization options are described in To set your on-board pointer settings.

To set your on-board profile (function assignment) settings

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To set your on-board profile (function assignment) settings1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the


2. Display the Customize On-Board Profiles / Function Assignment Settings View (by clicking the Customize on-boardprofile / function assignment settings icon on the Device bar). If the icon is not available, display the Home page andselect the On-Board Memory option.

3. For the G600, use the G-Shift slider to specify whether you are defining function assignments for normal mode or G-Shiftmode. For more information on G-Shift, see Making G-Shift assignments.

4. Use the Select Mode area to choose one of the three modes by clicking the relevant colored zone. (Optionally, for theG300, change the device's lighting color for that mode by selecting it from the panel of eight colors beneath the modezones.)

5. Assign a command to each button, by doing the following:

i. in the Image area either double-click the button or click its arrow and select Edit.

ii. Choose either of the following options:

Mouse Function. Select from the options: Left Click, Right Click, Middle Click, Back, Forward, DPI Up, DPIDown, DPI Shift, DPI Cycling, DPI Default, Mode Switch (G300/G600), G-Shift (G600).

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Keystroke. Either put the cursor in the Enter your keystroke including any modifiers field and press thekeystroke (such as Shift, Home or Ctrl + B), or select a standard shortcut from the options: Close Window,Show Desktop, Next Tab in Browser, Previous Tab in Browser, Restore Default Zoom, Cut, Copy, Paste,Undo, Redo.

iii. Click OK.

The command is assigned to the button, and a small label is added to the image to indicate this.

Alternatively, you can choose to use the default value for the device and mode, by right-clicking the button or clicking its arrow and selecting Use Generic, or you can remove an assignment by right-clicking the button or clicking its arrow

and selecting Unassign.

For more information on these features, see Profiles help.

To specify a persistent profile

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To specify a persistent profile1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. In the Profiles area, right-click the profile that you want to make persistent, and select Set As Persistent.

(To unset it, right-click on it again and select Set As Persistent to remove the check mark.)

Note:To understand the persistent profile's behavior, see What are persistent and default profiles?

Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons

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Assigning commands to G-keys/buttonsCustomizable G-keys/buttons are your gateway to performance gaming. Their main purpose is for you to assign quick-accesscommands to them to suit the games you play. There are several categories of quick-access commands (not all are available forall devices):

Category Description

Keystrokes If a certain keystroke combination (such as Ctrl + B) is useful in a particular game, you can assign it to aG-key/button. See To assign a keystroke.

Multi KeyMacros

Complex, powerful macros that can contain multiple key events, delays, and more. See Recording multi keymacros and To assign a multi key macro, for details.

You can also record a macro on-the-fly, assigning it to a G-key in the process. See To record a quick(on-the-fly) macro for details. Quick macros are saved in the current profile and named 'Quick Macro n', (where nindicates how many quick macros you've created).

TextBlocks

Lets you define some text, for example a message communication, which gets converted to a sequence ofkeystrokes when the G-key/button is pressed. See To assign a text block.

MouseFunctions

Lets you assign a range of mouse button functions to the buttons or keys of your choice. See To assign a mousefunction.

MediaCommands

Enables you to choose various common media control commands. See To assign a media command.

HotkeysCommands

Gives access to a range of standard editing, Windows and zoom commands. See To assign a hotkey command.

Shortcuts Provides fast access to a program or website of your choice. See To assign a shortcut.

Functions Five standard functions are available to be selected, each of which opens the relevant program on yourcomputer: Email, Web, Media Player, Calculator, and My Computer. In addition, you can choose one of yourdevice's M-keys. See To assign a function.

Audiocommands

A set of audio commands are available to be selected, each of which has a specific function: Mute/unmutespeakers, mute/unmute microphone, Microphone gain increase, Microphone gain decrease, Sidetone increase,Sidetone decrease, Bass increase, Bass decrease, Treble increase, Treble decrease, and Advanced equalizeron/off. See To assign an audio command.

Voiceavatars(morphing)commands

Voice avatars (morphing) commands are available to be selected, each of which has a specific function: Cyborgon/off, Troll on/off, Giant on/off, Alien on/off, Mutant on/off, Space squirrel on/off, Voice preview on/off, Voice pitchincrease, and Voice pitch decrease. See To assign a voice avatars/morphing command.

Ventrilocommands

Standard Ventrilo commands are available to be selected, each of which has a specific function: Command 1,Command 2, Command 3, Mute/unmute microphone, Mute/unmute sound, and Push to talk. See To assign aVentrilo command.

Some devices have G-Shift functionality, enabling you to create a full set of alternative commands to be available when youpress and hold the G-Shift key/button. For details, see Making G-Shift assignments.

The button description of each G-key/button in the Image area of the Profiles View shows the current assignment, for example

Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons

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"Email".

As well as making the above assignments, you can choose to disable the assignments from individual G-keys/buttons or revertthe assignments to their default settings, or edit the commands. For details, see To remove or reassign a G-key/buttonassignment and To edit a command.

To assign a function

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To assign a function1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. Click the correct profile in the Profiles area, and make sure that the correct macro mode, for example M1 (or coloredzone for the G300), is selected.

4. If the function you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To do so:

i. Click the Create new command button. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed.

ii. Select Function in the left-hand list.

iii. In the Name field, type a name for the function.

iv. Choose the appropriate function from the options shown, depending on your device: Email, Web Browser, MediaPlayer, Calculator, and My Computer, as well as the M1, M2 and M3 keys.

v. Click OK.

You return to the Profiles View.

5. Click and drag the function you want to assign from the Commands area to the G-key/button of your choice in the Imagearea.

This G-key/button is assigned the command, and a small label is added to the image to indicate this.

To assign a keystroke

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To assign a keystroke1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the keystroke you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To do so:


ii. Select Keystroke in the left-hand list.

iii. In the Name field, type a name for the keystroke.

iv. Put the cursor in the Enter your keystroke including any modifiers field, and press the keystroke. This can be asingle key or include keys such as Ctrl, Shift, or Alt, for example Q or Ctrl + B.

v. Click OK.

vi. In the Repeat Options fields, in the drop-down choose how you want the keystroke to repeat:

None if you do not want it to repeat.

While pressed to make the it repeat as long as you hold down the G-key/button.

Toggle to make it repeat automatically when you press the G-key/button, and only stop when you press theG-key/button again.

In addition, make sure the Delay (milliseconds) value is appropriate, for example to repeat the command everyhalf a second, specify 500 milliseconds.


5. Click and drag the keystroke you want to assign from the Commands area to the G-key/button of your choice in theImage area.


To assign a hotkey command

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To assign a hotkey command1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the hotkey command you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To do so:


ii. Select Hotkeys in the left-hand list.

iii. Choose the appropriate hotkey command from the options shown: a Windows command (Close window, Maximizewindow, Minimize window, or Show desktop), a Zoom command (Zoom in, Zoom out, or Restore default zoom) oran Editing command (Copy, Cut, Paste, Undo, or Redo).

iv. Click OK.


5. Click and drag the command you want to assign from the Commands area to the G-key/button of your choice in theImage area.


To assign a media command

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To assign a media command1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the media command you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To do so:


ii. Select Media in the left-hand list.

iii. Choose the appropriate media command from the options shown: Play/Pause, Stop, Previous Track, Next Track,Volume Up, Volume Down, and Mute.

iv. Click OK.


5. Click and drag the media command you want to assign from the Commands area to the G-key/button of your choice inthe Image area.


To assign a mouse function

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To assign a mouse function1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the mouse function you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To do so:


ii. Select Mouse Function in the left-hand list.

iii. Choose the appropriate mouse function from the options shown: Left Click, Right Click, Middle Click, Back,Forward, Double Click, DPI Up, DPI Down, DPI Shift, Default DPI, DPI Cycling, Mode Switch (G300/G600), G-Shift(G600), as well as (for some devices) Scroll Up, Scroll Down, Scroll Left and Scroll Right.

iv. Click OK.


5. Click and drag the mouse function you want to assign from the Commands area to the G-key/button of your choice in theImage area.


To assign a multi key macro

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To assign a multi key macro1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the multi key macro command you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To doso, see To record a multi key macro.



To assign a shortcut

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To assign a shortcut1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the function you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To do so:


ii. Select Shortcut in the left-hand list.

iii. In the Name field, type a name for the shortcut.

iv. In the next field either type a full website address, such as http://www.logitech.com or click ... and choose theprogram you want to launch.

v. Optionally, enter a Working Directory for the launched shortcut.

vi. Click OK.


5. Click and drag the shortcut you want to assign from the Commands area to the G-key/button of your choice in the Imagearea.


To assign a text block

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To assign a text block1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the text block you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To do so:


ii. Select Text Block in the left-hand list.

iii. In the Name field, type a name for the keystroke.

iv. Put the cursor in the Enter your text box, and type the text that you want to be played when the G-key/button ispressed.

v. Check the Use Delays Between Characters box if you want playback of the command to include delays betweeneach character, and specify the number of milliseconds for the delay.

vi. Check the Use Unicode playback (may not work in some games) box if you want playback of the command tobe able to include Unicode characters. Some games may not accept Unicode characters.

vii. In the Repeat Options fields, in the drop-down choose how you want the keystroke to repeat:




In addition, make sure the Delay (milliseconds) value is appropriate, for example to repeat the text block everyhalf a second, specify 500 milliseconds.

viii. Click OK.


5. Click and drag the text block you want to assign from the Commands area to the G-key/button of your choice in theImage area.


To assign an audio command

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To assign an audio command1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the audio command you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To do so:


ii. Select Audio in the left-hand list.

iii. Choose the appropriate command from the options shown: Mute/unmute speakers, mute/unmute microphone,Microphone gain increase, Microphone gain decrease, Sidetone increase, Sidetone decrease, Bass increase, Bassdecrease, Treble increase, Treble decrease, Advanced equalizer on/off.

iv. In the Repeat Options fields, in the drop-down choose how you want the keystroke to repeat:




In addition, make sure the Delay (milliseconds) value is appropriate, for example to repeat the command everyhalf a second, specify 500 milliseconds.

v. Click OK.




To assign a voice avatars/morphing command

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To assign a voice avatars/morphing command1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the voice avatars (morphing) command you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it.To do so:


ii. Select Voice avatars in the left-hand list.

iii. Choose the appropriate command from the options shown: Cyborg on/off, Troll on/off, Giant on/off, Alien on/off,Mutant on/off, Space squirrel on/off, Voice preview on/off, Voice pitch increase, Voice pitch decrease.

iv. Click OK.




To assign a Ventrilo command

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To assign a Ventrilo command1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. If the Ventrilo command you want to assign does not exist in the Commands area, you need to create it. To do so:


ii. Select Ventrilo in the left-hand list.

iii. Choose the appropriate command from the options shown: Command 1, Command 2, Command 3, Mute/unmutemicrophone, Mute/unmute sound, or Push to talk.

iv. Click OK.




To delete a command

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To delete a command1. In the Profiles View, make sure you have the correct profile selected in the Profiles area, and the correct macro mode

selected.

2. Right-click the command in the Commands area, and select Delete. (Alternatively, drag the command onto the trashcan.)

3. When prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.

Note:This process doesn't just unassign a command from a G-key/button, it completely erases it from the profile. If instead you wantto unassign a command from a G-key/button, see To remove or reassign a G-key/button assignment.

To edit a command

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To edit a command1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. Double-click the command you want to edit (or right-click it and select Edit) in either:

The Commands area.

-or

The Image area (only possible if the command is already assigned to a G-key/button).

5. Edit the command's settings (information can be found in Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons).

6. Click OK.


Alternatively, if you want to change or remove the G-key/button assignments, see To remove or reassign a G-key/buttonassignment for details.

To remove or reassign a G-key/button assignment

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To remove or reassign a G-key/button assignment1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, in the Profiles View, select the correct profile in the Profiles area, and choose the

correct macro mode.

2. Do one of the following:

To unassign the G-key/button, right-click it in the Image area and select Unassign.

To return the G-key/button to its default assignment for that profile (or associated game), either right-click it in theImage area or click its arrow, and select Use Default.

To return the G-key/button to the generic command for that G-key/button on your device, either right-click it in theImage area or click its arrow, and select Use Generic. This returns it to its default Function key (F-key)operation. For example, G1 will operate as F1, G2 will operate as F2, and so on.

To assign a different command to a G-key/button, drag the command from the Commands area to theG-key/button in the Image area.

To reassign a command to a different G-key/button, drag the assignment from one G-key/button to another in theImage area.

For a device with a mini-joystick control, you can right-click one of its buttons in the Image area or click its arrow, and choose to either Assign Joystick or Assign Mouse (the mouse button is supported in LUA scripting),or if it's already assigned you can choose Unassign.

Notes:If you are editing the commands and assignments for a profile stored on your device a synchronize icon, , is available, whichyou can click to synchronize the profile to your device.

You can make all G-key/button assignments in a profile return to either their default commands for that profile or the genericcommands for your device. To do so, either right-click the profile in the Profiles area or click its arrow, and select either AllG-keys/buttons Use Default or All G-keys/buttons Use Generic, as appropriate.

You can make all of a profile's assignments become unassigned. To do so, either right-click the profile in the Profiles area orclick its arrow, and select All G-keys/buttons Unassign.

To unassign a command using the on-the-fly method:1. Make sure that the profile containing the command you want to unassign is currently active.

2. On the device, press the M-key you want to unassign the macro from: M1 and so on. The LED will light.

3. Press MR. The MR LED is lit.

4. Press the G-key you want to unassign the command from. The MR LED blinks.

5. Press the MR key again to unassign the command and switch off the LED.

Editing scripts

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Editing scriptsThe Logitech® Gaming Software contains a script editor that enables advanced users to create scripts using the Luaprogramming language. Lua is a free programming language specifically designed for extending applications. For information onLua, visit www.lua.org. Scripts created using Lua can be shared by the gaming community, so advanced users can not onlycreate scripts for themselves but can export and import them.

When you have selected a profile in The Gaming Software window, you can create, import, and edit a script for that profile.Each profile can have one script attached to it. You can access the script editor in order to maintain scripts from the mainGaming Software window. To do so:

1. Within the Logitech Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using theDevice Selector on the Device bar.


3. Right-click the correct profile in the Profiles area or click its arrow, and select Scripting.

The Script window is displayed. You can use its menus and features to perform a range of tasks, including the creationand saving of new scripts, and the importing and exporting of scripts.

All profile scripts are activated when the profile is activated and deactivated when the profile is deactivated.

There is Lua support material available, describing how scripting works, the functions available, and so on, as well as somesamples and other documentation. This documentation is accessible from the Help menu of the Script window.

http://www.lua.org/

Making G-Shift assignments

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Making G-Shift assignmentsNote:If your device does not have G-Shift functionality, ignore this topic.

G-Shift functionality enables you to press and hold a button to access a full set of alternative G-key commands of your choice.

The process of setting up G-Shift assignments is the same as setting up standard G-key assignments but setting the G-Shiftslider to G-Shift before actually making the assignments:

1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using theDevice Selector on the Device bar.


3. Switch the G-Shift slider in the Logitech Gaming Software to 'G-Shift'.

4. Assign commands to your device's G-keys as usual. See Assigning commands to G-keys/buttons.

5. Switch the G-Shift slider back to 'Normal' when you have finished assigning the commands to allow you to continueassigning primary G-key commands.

6. Make sure that one of your device's keys/buttons is set to the mouse function G-Shift, ready for use. See To assign amouse function.

Once defined, when you are gaming you can press and hold the key/button that's set to G-Shift and then access the alternativeset of G-key command assignments.

Recording multi key macros

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Recording multi key macrosPut simply, a multi key macro is a series of keystrokes that you can assign to a G-key/button. To be more precise it's a series ofdown-up key events, recording each key-down, each key-up, and each delay (between a key-down and key up, or key-up andkey-down), and can also include mouse events (button presses and wheel scrolls).

So why record multi key macros? Well, many games have movements or other commands that involve a combination ofkeystrokes. To be able to assign these movements to a single keystroke can be a great advantage when gaming.

You have a choice when setting up each multi key macro to choose whether to include the delays between each keystroke. Forexample, in some games there are some movements that need to be timed correctly, and so it's important to record them at thecorrect pace. For other multi key macros, however, it may not be important to record the delays – in fact, the quicker the keypresses are carried out, the better.

What's more, when you assign each multi key macro to a G-key/button you can decide whether you want it to run once orrepeatedly.

Macros don't have to be multi key combinations. If a macro is simply a single key press or if it's a single key press with modifier(Shift, Ctrl, or Alt), then it behaves in exactly the same way as if you'd pressed the key its imitating... pressing the G-key/buttonplays the key-down part of the macro and releasing the G-key/button plays the key-up. This behavior also applies to a multi keymacro where you press down more than one key before releasing them. So you can record a macro that is, say, 'A down', 'Xdown', 'Space down', 'Space up', 'X up', 'A up', which can be assigned to a G-key/button so that holding down the G-key/buttonholds down all three keys A, X, Space, and then releasing the G-key/button releases them all.

You can record multi key macros in two ways:

By using the Commands area within the Logitech® Gaming Software. This method lets you assign names, and view andedit the key combinations. See To record a multi key macro and To edit a multi key macro.

By using the device itself to record a quick macro, on-the-fly. This is useful if you're already in the game and think ofsomething you want to create a macro for. See To record a quick (on-the-fly) macro.

Once you have multi key macros recorded in a profile, you can assign them to whichever G-keys/buttons you want. And at anypoint you can simply reassign them to suit you.

As you can see, macros are very flexible... you really can use them in a way that suits you and your gaming requirements.

To record a multi key macro

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To record a multi key macro1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the




4. Click the Create new command button. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed.

5. Select Multi Key in the left-hand list.

6. In the Name field, type a name for the multi key macro command.

7. Check the Record delays between events box if you want the command to include the time you spend betweenkeystrokes (that is, you want the command to run in real-time the same as how you record it). On the other hand, if youwant the command to run as fast as possible, leave this box unchecked.

8. If available, check the Display command name on the GamePanel display box if you want the name of the multi keymacro command to be shown on your devices's display (if your device has an LCD) while the command is running.

9. Click Start Recording to start the macro recording process. This button changes to Stop Recording.

10. Press the keys you want to record. The keys are listed in the Keystrokes box as you type them, together with the delaysif you checked the Record delays between events box.

11. Click Stop Recording when you have finished.

12. In the Repeat Options fields, in the drop-down choose how you want the keystroke to repeat:




In addition, make sure the Delay (milliseconds) value is appropriate, for example to repeat the command every half asecond, specify 500 milliseconds.

Note:You can edit the keystrokes, for example to add new ones, add delays, delete entries, and add mouse events, in order tofine-tune the macro to be precisely what you need. To do so, see To edit a multi key macro.

13. Click OK.

After recording a multi key macro, it is ready for you to assign to a G-key/button. See To assign a multi key macro for details.

Note:You can also assign a macro using the quick macro method.

To record a quick (on-the-fly) macro

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To record a quick (on-the-fly) macro1. Press the M-keys on your device that you want to assign the macro to: for example M1.

2. Press MR to start recording the macro. The MR LED is lit and your device's display (if your device has an LCD) mayshow instructions to guide you through the recording process.

3. Press the G-key you want to assign the macro to.

4. Press the keys you want to be recorded in your macro.

5. Press MR to stop recording the macro. The macro is assigned to the G-key you chose and the MR LED is switched off.

The quick macro is linked to the appropriate profile, depending on the settings of your profiles in the Profiles View in theLogitech® Gaming Software:

If one of your profiles has the Set As Persistent right-click menu option checked, then the quick macro is attached to thepersistent profile.

If the Set As Persistent right-click menu option isn't checked for any of your profiles, then the quick macro is attached tothe profile linked to the current application, if one has already been linked.

If the Set As Persistent right-click menu option isn't checked for any of your profiles and if no profile has been linked tothe current application (or no application is open), then the profile that the quick macro is linked to depends on the Set AsDefault right-click menu option:

If it is one of your profiles has the Set As Default right-click menu option checked, then the quick macro is linkedto the default profile.

-or-

If none of your profiles has the Set As Default right-click menu option checked, then recording a quick macrocreates a brand new profile with a quick macro in it. The profile name is based on the application's filename andpath, which you can later rename.

The macro you recorded is ready to use, and is given the name 'Quick Macro n', (where n indicates how many quick macrosyou've created). You can view and edit the macro in the Commands area, if you want to. See To edit a multi key macro fordetails.

Notes:You can change whether new quick macros are recorded with keystroke delays. To do so, in the Logitech Gaming Software clickChange application settings on the Device bar, and in the Quick Macros section of the Logitech Gaming Software Optionsdialog box either check or uncheck the Record delays during quick macro creation, as appropriate. This only applies to newquick macros; but you can edit existing quick macros to switch keystroke delays on or off.

If your device has an integrated GamePanel display, then you can also choose whether you want quick macro recordinginstructions to be shown on its display. To do so, in the Logitech Gaming Software Options dialog box, either check oruncheck the Show quick macro recording instructions on the GamePanel display, as appropriate. If you check this box, thenwhen you press MR instructions are shown on your device's display.

To edit a multi key macro

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To edit a multi key macro1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, in the Profiles View with the correct profile selected in the Profiles area, and with

the correct macro mode selected, do one of the following:

Double-click the multi key macro command in the Commands area .

Right-click the multi key macro command in the Commands area, or click its arrow, and select Edit.

Right-click the G-key/button in the Image area that has been assigned the command, or click its arrow, andselect Edit.

The Command Editor dialog box is displayed with the multi key macro's details shown.

2. Make the changes you want to it:

To... Do this...

change the name of the macro... simply type the new Name.

record additional events... right-click an item and select either Record Before Here or Record AfterHere, then record more macro events and click Stop Recording when you'vefinished.

include the time you spend betweenkeystrokes...

check the Record delays between events box. If you want the macro to runas fast as possible, leave this box unchecked.

show the name of the macro while itsrunning on your device's display...

if your device has an LCD, check the Display macro name on theGamePanel display box.

remove a single keystroke event... right-click it in the Keystrokes list, and select Delete.

insert a half-second delay... right-click the event before which you want the delay, and select InsertDelay. A 0.5 second delay is added, which you can increase or decrease ifnecessary.

change a delay's time... right-click it in the Keystrokes list, select Edit, and change the delay amount.

insert a mouse event... right-click it in the Keystrokes list, and select Insert Mouse Event andchoose the event you want to insert. You can insert button down, button clickand button up events for the mouse's left button, right button, middle button,and extra button, as well as for the mouse wheel roll forward, roll backward,and click.

change the command's repeatsettings...

select one of the following:


While pressed to make the it repeat as long as you hold down theG-key/button.

Toggle to make it repeat automatically when you press theG-key/button, and only stop when you press the G-key/button again.

3. Click OK to store the multi key macro and close the Command Editor dialog box.

Profiles tutorials

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Profiles tutorialsThe following tutorials are provided for users new to the Logitech® Gaming Software to guide you through some of the basicprocedures.

We recommend you work through the tutorials in the following order because each tutorial is built upon the previous one:

Tutorial 1: Create a new profile guides you through creating a brand new profile, and linking it with a program on yourcomputer; in this tutorial the program is Notepad.

Tutorial 2: Record a multi key macro shows you how to record a multi key command; in this tutorial the commandhighlights and then deletes all the text within Notepad.

Tutorial 3: Assign a command to a G-key/button and test it takes you through assigning the command created in Tutorial2 to G1, and then making sure that it works correctly.

Tutorial 4: Record a quick macro shows how to record a quick macro from within one of your programs; in this tutorial thequick macro displays the Font dialog box within Notepad.

Tutorial 1: Create a new profile

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Tutorial 1: Create a new profileIn this tutorial you will create a brand new profile and attach it to the standard Windows® text editor program Notepad.



3. In the Profiles area, click the Create new profile icon. The New Profile window is displayed.

4. In the Name field, type "Notepad".

5. In the Description field, type "Test Profile for the Notepad program".

6. Locate and select the Windows Notepad executable file:

i. Select Choose application from the drop-down menu. Open dialog box is displayed.

ii. Navigate to the executable's location - this is usually in the "system32" folder within the Windows folder.

iii. Select the executable file "notepad.exe", and click Open.

7. Click OK.

You can now create a multi key macro. See Tutorial 2: Record a multi key macro.

Tutorial 2: Record a multi key macro

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Tutorial 2: Record a multi key macroIn this tutorial you will record a new macro that selects all the text typed within Notepad and deletes it.

1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using theDevice Selector on the Device bar, and display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on theDevice bar).

2. Click the 'Notepad' profile in the Profiles area, and select the M1 mode (if your device has M-keys).

3. Click the Create new command button. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed.

4. Select Multi Key in the left-hand list.

5. In the Name field, type "Clear All".

6. Click Start Recording to start the macro recording process.

7. Type: Ctrl A then press Del. This selects all text and then deletes it. The keys are listed in the Keystrokes area as youtype them, so that there should be six keystroke entries: Ctrl A A Ctrl Delete Delete

8. Click Stop Recording.

9. Click OK.

You can now assign the multi key macro to a G-key/button. See Tutorial 3: Assign a command to a G-key/button and test it.

Tutorial 3: Assign a command to a G-key/button and test it

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Tutorial 3: Assign a command to a G-key/button and test itIn this tutorial you will assign the multi key macro created in Tutorial 2 to your device's G1 key (or mouse button).

1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using theDevice Selector on the Device bar, and display the Profiles View (by clicking the Customize G-keys/buttons icon on theDevice bar).

2. Click the 'Notepad' profile in the Profiles area, and select the M1 mode (if your device has M-keys).

3. Drag the "Clear All" command from the Commands area to the G1 key (or mouse button) in the Image Area. A smalllabel 'Clear All' is added to the G-key/button.

4. Launch the Notepad program (for example, from the Start All Programs Accessories menu). If it's already open, closeit and re-open it. You should notice that your device's display indicates that the profile (Notepad) created in Tutorial 1 isautomatically started.

5. Press the M1 key to make sure you're in mode M1 (if your device has M-keys).

6. Type some words, such as: "This is a test. I'm going to delete all the text with a single keystroke."

7. Press G1 (or the relevant mouse button).

All the text in Notepad is removed at once.

Note:If nothing happens or if a different command is activated, you may have a different profile set as 'persistent', which youwould need to remove. See To specify a persistent profile for details.

Next, how about recording a quick macro? See Tutorial 4: Record a quick macro.

Tutorial 4: Record a quick macro

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Tutorial 4: Record a quick macroIn this tutorial you will create a brand new profile and attach it to the standard Windows® text editor program Notepad.

1. Launch the Notepad program (for example, from the Start All Programs Accessories menu). You should notice thatyour device's display indicates that the profile (Notepad) created in Tutorial 1 is automatically started.

2. Press the M1 key to make sure you're in mode M1.

3. Press the MR key. The MR LED is lit, and the display displays instructions to guide you through the recording process.

4. Press G4.

5. Hold down Alt and then press O and F, then release Alt. This displays the Font dialog box.

6. Press MR to stop recording the macro. The macro is assigned to the G4 key in M1 mode.

You can now test that your quick macro works by pressing G4 while using Notepad. Doing so displays the Font dialog box.

If you launch or switch back to the Profiles View in the Logitech® Gaming Software, you'll notice that G4 has been given a quickmacro label when the 'Notepad' profile and M1 are selected.

LCD display help

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LCD display helpYour gaming device features an LCD display.

Note:If your device does not have an integrated LCD display, please ignore this section.

Your LCD display can show a wide range of useful and interesting material, such as RSS feeds, media details, and incomingemails. It also provides a G-Series profile sector and, depending on the type of LCD display you have, can play movies andpicture slideshows. For further details about what your LCD display can show, and the options available to you relating to thecurrent display, see Using your LCD display.

Options are available to customize the display to get the most out of it. See Customizing your LCD display.

Using the Customize LCD Display View

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Using the Customize LCD Display ViewThe Customize LCD Display View in the Logitech® Gaming Software offers features to control the information and material thatis displayed on your device's LCD display.

To access the Customize LCD Display View, click the Customize LCD display icon on the Device bar, at thebottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.

Using the Customize LCD Display View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Customize LCD Display View contains four sections:

Applets area, on the left-hand side. Choose which applets you want to use to display information on your LCD display.

Display Options area, on the right-hand side. Here you can specify how you want to switch between applets to view different information, and adjust the displaybrightness and contrast.

Image area, underneath the Applets and Display Options. This shows your device's LCD display.


Using your LCD display

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Using your LCD displayDetails are displayed on your LCD display by means of applets. Depending on the type of LCD screen your device has, appletsare available that provide:

RSS feeds, for example the latest news streams.

Media details. You can see details of the media currently playing on your computer.

Clocks and timers. You can display an analogue clock or set a stopwatch or countdown timer.

Information about factors that affect your computer's performance such as the current CPU and memory usage.

A G-Series profile sector, to switch to a different profile.

A POP3 monitor, showing details of incoming emails as they arrive.

A movie viewer, picture viewer and option to watch videos selected from YouTube.

For further details about the applets available to display information, see What applets are available?

You can change the information or material currently displayed on your LCD screen by simply selecting a different applet. SeeTo choose which applet is displayed.

Your LCD display has buttons that you can use to control the applets. For example, if an RSS feed shows a news headline youare interested in, you can choose to display the full article; if the POP3 monitor shows an incoming email you have been waitingfor, you can choose to read it in full. For details about the controls available for applets, see Controlling applets on a monodisplay and Controlling applets on a color display.

What applets are available?

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What applets are available?Your gaming device uses applets to display different types of information on your LCD display. Depending on your device, someor all of the following applets are available:

Applet Explanation

Logitech LCD RSS ReaderCan be used to monitor RSS feeds, for example to display the latest news headlinesor game news.

Logitech Media DisplayShows details about the media (music or video) currently playing on your computer.

Logitech LCD ClockDisplays a clock showing the current time and date.

Logitech PerformanceMonitor

Provides information about the resources available on your computer that may affectits gaming performance. Meters show the current levels of CPU and memory usage.

Logitech LCD CountdownTimer

Provides two timers: a countdown timer and a stopwatch. The countdown timerbegins at 5 minutes (this period can be changed) and counts backwards; thestopwatch counts forwards.

G-Series Profile SelectorLets you choose a different G-Series profile, for example when you want to play adifferent game.

Logitech LCD POP3 MonitorDisplays details of incoming emails as they arrive. You can choose to preview emailsand delete them if they are not of interest.

Logitech LCD Movie ViewerPlays a movie. You can choose any video files in your movies folder. Available only ifyour gaming device has a color LCD display.

Logitech LCD Picture ViewerDisplays a slideshow of the picture files in your pictures folder. Available only if yourgaming device has a color LCD display.

Logitech LCD Video Playerfor YouTube

Displays YouTube feeds, for example, the current Top Rated or Most Popular videos.You can then choose to watch a video from the list. Available only if your gamingdevice has a color LCD display.

For more detailed information about using these applets, see Controlling applets on a mono display and Controlling applets on acolor display. The applets can be configured to work in the way that suits you best. See Customizing your LCD display.

To choose which applet is displayed

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To choose which applet is displayedPress the Application Button on your device.

Depending on your settings, pressing this button will either:

Switch the display to the next applet, or

Display the Finder, listing the applets available for you to choose from.

If you have a color display, use the following buttons to choose the applet you require:

, : Highlight the applet you require.

OK : Choose the highlighted applet.

, Application Button : Return to the last applet running.

If you have a mono display, use the following buttons to choose the applet you require:

, : Highlight the applet you require.

: Choose the highlighted applet.

Application Button : Return to the last applet running.

Notes:For details about changing the function of the Application Button between displaying the next applet or the Finder, see Tochange your display options.

You can filter the list of applets available to select when you press the Application Button. See To choose which applets areavailable.

For further information about the function of the different applets available, see What applets are available?

Controlling applets on a color display

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Controlling applets on a color displayYour LCD display buttons let you control the applet currently selected. If you have a color LCD display, the following buttons areavailable:

Applet Buttons

Logitech LCD RSS Reader , : Switch to the next or previous RSS feed, and display the first article in that feed.

, : Display the previous or next article in the current feed.

OK : Display the current article in a web browser.

: Mark the current article as read, and remove it from the feed.

MENU : Configure the RSS reader.

Logitech Media Display No buttons available.

Logitech LCD Clock , : Scroll through the different clock faces available.


No buttons available.

Logitech LCD Countdown Timer

, : Select the timer on the left or right.

OK : Start and stop the select timer.

: Reset the select timer.

G-Series Profile Selector , : Highlight the G-Series profile you require.

OK : Activate the highlighted G-Series profile. This profile remains activated until you closethe game you are currently playing or activate another profile.

Logitech LCD POP3 Monitor , : Highlight the option you require.

OK : Choose the highlighted option.

The following options are available when you first launch the applet:

: Launch your email application.

: Preview your first email.

: Check for new email.

When you preview an email, the following options are available:

: Launch your default email client.

: Delete the email being previewed.

: Preview the previous email.

: Preview the next email.

Movie viewer Use these buttons to select a movie to play from those in your movies folder:

, : Highlight the movie you require.

OK : Play the highlighted movie.

Controlling applets on a color display

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MENU : Configure the movie viewer.

Use these buttons to control a movie that is playing:

, : Adjust the movie volume.

, : Rewind and fast forward the movie.

OK : Pause the movie, and then play it again.

: Return to the movie list.

MENU : Mute and unmute the movie sound.

Picture viewer Use these buttons to control the slideshow:

, : Cycle pictures to the left and right.

OK : Pause the slideshow, and then resume it again.

Video player for YouTube™ Use these buttons to select the feed from which you want to select a movie, for example'Top Rated' or 'Most Discussed'.

, : Highlight the feed you require.

OK : Select the highlighted feed.

MENU : Pops up a menu from which you can choose the period you want to show videosfrom, for example 'Today' or 'This week'.

Use these buttons to select a movie from the feed you select:

, : Highlight the movie you require.

OK : Play the highlighted movie.

: Return to the list of feeds.

Use these buttons to control a movie that is playing:

, : Adjust the movie volume.

, : Rewind and fast forward the movie.

OK : Pause the movie, and then play it again.

: Return to the feed from which you selected this movie.

MENU : Displays a menu offering further options for the highlighted video, including:

A list of videos from the same author.

A list of related videos.

Copying the video's URL to the clipboard.

Open the video in a web browser.

Plays all videos in the list, from start to finish.

Controlling applets on a mono display

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Controlling applets on a mono displayYour LCD display buttons let you control the applet currently selected. If you have a mono LCD display, the following buttons areavailable:

Applet Buttons

Logitech LCD RSS Reader : Display the next article in the current feed. When held down for more than one second,switches to the next feed and displays the first article in that feed.

: Scroll to the next page in the article.

: Display the current article in a web browser. The article is marked as read andremoved from the feed.

: Mark the current article as read, and remove it from the feed.

Logitech Media Display No buttons available.

Logitech LCD Clock No buttons available.


No buttons available.


: Start the countdown timer or stopwatch.

: Pause the countdown timer or stopwatch.

: Reset the countdown timer or stopwatch.

G-Series Profile Selector , : Highlight the G-Series profile you require.

: Activate the highlighted G-Series profile. This profile remains selected until you closethe game you are currently playing.

: Deactivate the G-Series profile currently activated.

Logitech LCD POP3 Monitor The following options are available when you first launch the applet:

: Launch your email application.

: Check for new email.

: Preview your first email.

When you preview an email, the following options are available:

: Launch your default email client.

: Delete the email being previewed.

: Preview the previous email.

: Preview the next email.

Customizing your LCD display

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Customizing your LCD displayYour device's integrated LCD display is pre-configured so that it works out of the box in a way that suits most people. However,the Logitech® Gaming Software provides options for you to customize it to get the most out of the display.

You can:

Adjust the display options, such as the display brightness and contrast, and the way you choose the applet you want todisplay. See To change your display options.

Choose which applets are available to display, so that only those of interest to you are available to select. See To choosewhich applets are available.

Configure the applets you use, so that they work in the way that suits you best. For an explanation of the options availableto configure your applets, see Applet configuration options. See To configure applets for details about changing theconfiguration of an applet.

To change your display options

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To change your display options1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the


2. Display the Customize LCD Display View (by clicking the Customize LCD display icon on the Device bar).

3. In the Display Options area, choose the settings you require.

Option Explanation

Application button will: Choose whether you want the Application Button to:

Switch to next applet. When you press the Application Button, the LCD switches todisplay the next applet without delay.

List running applets. When you press the Application Button, the Finder isdisplayed listing the applets available for you to choose from. You can then choosethe applet you require. See To choose which applet is displayed for details.

Brightness, Contrast Use the slide controls to adjust these settings until you have optimal legibility.

These controls are only available if the brightness and contrast can be adjusted on yourLCD display.

To choose which applets are available

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To choose which applets are available1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. In the Applets area, check the applets that you want to be available to use with your display.

Only the checked applets will be available for selection when you press the Application Button. See To choose which applet isdisplayed for details about choosing applets.

For further information about the applets available, see What applets are available?

To configure applets

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To configure applets1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the



3. In the Applets area, click the arrow, , or right-click the applet you want to customize, and select Configure.

A dialog box is displayed for you to configure the applet.

The configuration options available vary from applet to applet. For further details, see Applet configuration options.

Applet configuration options

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Applet configuration optionsThe applets that display information on your LCD display can be configured to work in the way that suits you best. The optionsavailable to configure your applets are as follows:

Applet Configuration options

Logitech LCD RSS Reader Choose the RSS feeds from which you want to display articles.

Logitech LCD Clock Choose:

The clock face style. Tip: If you have a mono LCD display, holding down the Shift keydisplays further 'Easter Egg' clock faces for you to choose from.

Whether the clock displays a second hand.

Whether the second hand sweeps (smoothly) or ticks. (Available for color LCD displaysonly)

Whether the clock display shows the number of unread emails you have.


No configuration options available.


Choose:

The number of timers you require (zero, one, or two).

Whether each timer is a stopwatch (counting forwards) or countdown timer (countingbackwards).

The label/name you want to assign to each timer.

For countdown timers:- The time you want to count back from.- When the countdown reaches zero, whether you want it to loop, i.e. start again, orend.- Whether you want to play a sound to alert you when the countdown reaches zero; ifyou choose to play a sound, you are prompted to select the sound file you want to play(.WAV format).

G-Series Profile Selector No configuration options available.

Logitech LCD POP3Monitor

Specify:

POP3 Settings: Your POP3 mail server, the port number through which you connect tothe mail server, and your username and password. A button is available to test thesettings you enter.

Your preferences:- The frequency between checks for new emails.- The email application that is launched when you press . You can either chooseyour default email client or a different email application.

Movie viewer Specify:

The movies folder from which video files are available to play.

Whether you just want to play video files from just the top level folder selected, or both

Applet configuration options

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that folder and its sub-folders.

Picture viewer Specify:

The folder holding the pictures shown when you display a slideshow.

Whether you just want to include pictures from just the top level folder selected, or boththat folder and its sub-folders.

Whether the pictures are displayed in sequence or a random order.

The display interval, i.e. the time each picture is displayed.

The transition type between pictures, for example fade or wipe.

Video player forYouTube™

Specify:

Whether your feed browser loads multiple thumbnails per video, or a single thumbnail; ifyou choose multiple thumbnails, you can also choose whether they blend smoothly.

The amount of system memory to be used to cache the thumbnail images.

The standard feed from which videos are shown, for example 'Today'.

Whether the applet reacts to special commands pasted to the clipboard and whether itplays URLs of YouTube videos copied to the clipboard.

Pointer settings help

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Pointer settings helpYour gaming device has settings that are adjustable to suit you and your gaming.

Note:If your device does not have pointer settings, please ignore this section.

Depending on the type of gaming device you have, the pointer settings you can change may include the following:

DPI Sensitivity levels:

You can define up to five mouse sensitivity (DPI resolution) settings to suit the games you play and the way you playthem. For example, you may choose 400, 800, 1600, 2400, and 3600 DPI (if your mouse model allows this) to give yougreater flexibility in your gaming. The choice is yours.

Switching between the various mouse sensitivity settings you've configured while you're gaming is just a simple one-button press. This means you don't have to stop or even pause the action! For example, you may find some gamesituations benefit from a higher sensitivity setting just for that situation, so you can switch to a higher setting temporarily.

To change the mouse sensitivity on-the-fly, simply press the DPI Up button or DPI Down button.

'Default' and 'Shift' DPI values:

Default: the value to be used unless you choose to switch to an alternative value. You can define a different defaultDPI setting for each of your games, if you want to.

Shift: the value to be used when you press and hold the DPI Shift mouse button during a game. Typically this isset at a low DPI setting so that you can temporarily switch to a low DPI value for accuracy. Once done, when yourelease the mouse button, you return to the previous DPI value.

Pointer acceleration:

With pointer acceleration switched on, the mouse pointer increases speed when moving. You may want to choose to haveacceleration switched on when you use most applications on your computer, so that when surfing the Internet or wordprocessing you can move quickly around the screen, but switched off when playing some of your games to increase youraccuracy and gaming effectiveness.

Report rate:

You can specify how many times per second the mouse reports its position to the computer's operating system. If youchoose a higher setting, this provide smoother, more responsive pointer movement, but also consumes more CPUbandwidth.

For further details, see Using the Customize Pointer Settings View.

Note:For the G300 and G600, as well as changing pointer settings stored on your computer, you can also define on-board profilesettings. See Using the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View.

Using the Customize Pointer Settings View

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Using the Customize Pointer Settings ViewThe Customize Pointer Settings View in the Logitech® Gaming Software offers features to tailor the buttons on your mouse tosuit you and your gaming.

Note:For the G300 and G600, to store the pointer settings on your computer, make sure that Automatic Game Detection (not On-Board Memory) is selected on the Home page. (Alternatively, set it to On-Board Memory to define on-board pointer settings -see Using the Customize On-Board Pointer Settings View).

To access the Customize Pointer Settings View, click the Customize pointer settings icon on the Device bar, atthe bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.

Using the Customize Pointer Settings View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Customize Pointer Settings View contains these sections:

Image area. Provides a representation of your device.

Profiles area, displayed if you check the Enable per profile pointer settings box.Here you can see all the profiles stored on your computer and on other devices connected to your computer.

Pointer Settings area, in the main part of the screen. Control the way you want the mouse pointer to move, including its DPI sensitivity and acceleration.


The customization options are described in To change your pointer settings.

Using the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View

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Using the Customize On-Board Profile Settings ViewThe Customize On-Board Profile Settings View in the Logitech® Gaming Software offers features to customize both the profilesettings and the mouse button settings that are stored on your device.

Note:This is only available for the G300 and G600. In order to access the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View make sure thatOn-Board Memory (not Automatic Game Detection) is selected on the Home page.

To access the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View, click the Customize on-board profile settingsicon on the Device bar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.

Using the Customize On-Board Profile Settings View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Customize On-Board Profile Settings View contains these sections:

Image area. Provides a representation of your device, and gives access to viewing and changing profile commands.

G-Shift selector, on the left-hand side - G600 only. Choose whether the function assignment is for normal mode or G-Shift mode.

Select Mode area, on the left-hand side.Specify which of the three modes you are making changes for, and the mode colors.

Pointer Settings area, on the right-hand side - G300 only. Control the way you want the mouse pointer to move, including its DPI sensitivity (see To set your on-board pointersettings).


The customization options are described in To set your on-board profile (function assignment) settings.

To change your pointer settings

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To change your pointer settings1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the


2. If available for your device, on the Home page make sure you are changing settings for those stored on your computer(Automatic Game Detection), not those stored on your mouse (On-Board Memory).

3. Display the Customize Pointer Settings View (by clicking the Customize pointer settings icon on the Device bar).

4. If your device can have more than one profile, decide whether pointer settings you're customizing are for all profiles or fora specific profile(s):

If you want the pointer settings to apply to all profiles, leave the Enable per profile pointer settings boxunchecked.

Alternatively, if you want the pointer settings to apply to a single or multiple profiles, check the Enable per profilepointer settings box.

Next, for some devices, choose the mode color in the Select Mode area.

Then, in the Profiles area, click the one you want the settings to apply to. If you want it to apply to multiple profiles,hold down the Ctrl key and click each profile to select them.

The rest of the settings you specify are for the profile you selected.

5. If your device has a Mode button to switch between performance and endurance modes, make sure you are in the correctmode - the LED symbol next to the battery symbol shows the mode (blue for performance mode or green for endurancemode). Pressing the Mode button switches between the two modes.

6. If you want to set up different X and Y DPI values, check the Separate DPI X and Y axis box. Alternatively, leave the boxunchecked to make the DPI values for the X and Y axes always match each other.

7. In the DPI Sensitivity Levels fields, set the following:

i. Choose the Number of levels of DPI sensitivity you want to define (up to five).

ii. For each of the levels, specify the DPI value. If you checked the Separate DPI X and Y axis box, you must specifyboth X-axis and Y-axis settings. You can type a number in the field(s), use the up and down arrows, or drag thesliders left and right.

For example, you may want to choose a range from 400 DPI to 3600 DPI, which you can switch between on-the-flyby pressing the DPI Up/Down buttons, to suit the application you are using or game you are playing.

iii. If you set up more than one DPI setting, click the value you want to be the default value, and click Assign Default.The default value is indicated by a blue diamond.

iv. If you set up more than one DPI setting, click the value to be the shift (toggle) value, and click Assign Shift (thiscan be the same as the default value). The shift value is colored orange.

8. In the Report Rate field, select how many times per second the mouse reports its position to the computer's operatingsystem. Higher settings provide smoother, more responsive pointer movement, but also consume more CPU bandwidth.

9. If you want the mouse pointer to increase speed when moving, check the Acceleration box.

10. If you are changing settings for more than one profile, you are prompted to choose whether the settings you've changedare to be applied to all the profiles you've selected. For example, if you've changed DPI Sensitivity Levels and the ReportRate, you are prompted to confirm that you want to change all the selected profiles' settings.

Note:If the settings you change are for specific profiles, then when the active profile isn't one of those specific profiles the changesyou've defined are not used.

For more information on these features, see Pointer settings help.

To set your on-board pointer settings

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To set your on-board pointer settings1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the


2. Display the Customize On-Board Profile/Pointer Settings View (by clicking either the Customize on-board profilesettings icon for the G300, or clicking the Customize on-board pointer settings icon for the G600, on the Device bar).If the icon is not available, display the Home page and select the On-Board Memory option.

3. Use the Select Mode area to choose one of the three modes by clicking the relevant colored zone. (For the G300, youcan optionally change the device's lighting color for that mode by selecting it from the panel of eight colors beneath themode zones.)

4. In the DPI Sensitivity Levels fields, set the following:

i. For each of the levels, specify the DPI value. You can type a number in the field(s), use the up and down arrows,or drag the sliders left and right.

For example, you may want to choose a range from 300 DPI to 2500 DPI, which you can switch between on-the-flyby pressing the DPI Up/Down buttons, to suit the application you are using or game you are playing.

ii. If you set up more than one DPI setting, click the value you want to be the default value, and click Assign Default.The default value is indicated by a blue diamond.

iii. If you set up more than one DPI setting, click the value to be the shift (toggle) value, and click Assign Shift (thiscan be the same as the default value). The shift value is colored orange.

5. In the Report Rate field, select how many times per second the mouse reports its position to the computer's operatingsystem. Higher settings provide smoother, more responsive pointer movement, but also consume more CPU bandwidth.

For more information on these features, see Pointer settings help.

Headset help

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Headset helpYour headset has settings that are adjustable to suit you and your gaming.

Note:If your device is not a headset, please ignore this section.

You can adjust various levels in the Logitech® Gaming Software. Not only can you change the treble, bass and volume, but youcan alter the microphone input, mute settings and the sidetone (certain headsets only), and even individually fine-tune severalfrequency bands using a graphics equalizer. See Using the Customize Audio Experience View.

Your gaming headset features rich surround sound capability, as described in Using the Customize Surround Sound View.

Fun voice avatars are available for your selection and customization (certain headsets only). See Using the Customize VoiceAvatars View for details.

Your headset is built with many features to improve comfort, save time and enhance your gaming. These may include headbandadjustments, a surround sound switch, G-keys, and volume and microphone controls. See Using my headset for information.

Using the Customize Audio Experience View

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Using the Customize Audio Experience ViewThe Customize Audio Experience View in the Logitech® Gaming Software offers features to tailor settings such as bass, trebleand volume to your preferences.

To access the Customize Audio Experience View, click the Customize Audio Experience icon on the Device bar,at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.

Using the Customize Audio Experience View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Customize Audio Experience View contains these sections:

Image area, on the right-hand side. Provides a representation of your device.

Levels area, on the left-hand side. Control various audio settings, including volume, treble and bass.


The customization options are described in To adjust audio experience levels.

To adjust audio experience levels

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To adjust audio experience levels1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the


2. Display the Customize Audio Experience View (by clicking the Customize Audio Experience icon on the Device bar).

3. Slide the Volume slider to adjust the total listening volume of the headset. The volume roller also controls this volumelevel.

Click the speaker mute button to mute and unmute audio to the headset. This does not mute the microphone.

4. Slide the Microphone slider to adjust the gain (volume) of the microphone. Increasing the microphone gain makes yourvoice sound louder to others but may also cause the microphone to pick up unwanted background noises. Check yourvoice clarity with Voice preview.

5. Slide the Sidetone slider to adjust the loudness of your voice as heard in the headset. Sidetone helps you speak at morenatural volumes and relieves a common 'plugged ears' sensation. Sidetone does not affect how others hear you. This fieldis not available for all headset models.

6. Slide the Bass and Treble sliders to adjust the volume of low frequency sounds (bass) and high frequency sounds(treble).

7. If you want to hear a sound when you switch on the mute button, select On in the Audible mute indication box. Thisfield is only available to certain headsets.

8. In the Mic light field, choose one of the following:

Always on - Light will remain on at all times when the headset is plugged in.

Follow mute - Light will turn on only when the microphone is muted by pressing the mute button on the headset orrotating the microphone boom upright.

Always off - Light will remain off at all times, even when the microphone is muted.

This field is not available for all headset models.

9. Optionally, if you want to fine-tune frequency bands, you can click the advanced equalizer arrow to access the AdvancedEqualizer settings. See Advanced Equalizer.

Note:Several of these options can easily be switched on or off at a later date, by assigning them to a G-key/button.

Advanced Equalizer

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Advanced EqualizerThe Advanced Equalizer settings give you more power and flexibility over sound than the standard bass and treble controls,enabling you to fine-tune specific frequencies of the sound spectrum.

Open the Advanced Equalizer settings by clicking the advanced equalizer arrow below the bass and treble sliders in theCustomize Audio Experience View. You can then switch the advanced equalizer on or off by clicking the advanced equalizerpower button, adjust the sliders, or reset the sliders by clicking the Reset advanced equalizer button.

The horizontal values across the bottom represent the spectrum of human hearing in hertz (Hz). The lower frequencies are bassfrequencies and the higher frequencies are treble.

The vertical values on each bar represent decibels (dB), units that measure the volume or intensity of each Hz frequency. Bymoving the sliders up or down, you increase or decrease the sounds that you hear in that frequency range.

Preamp is a secondary volume adjustment applied to all frequencies equally. You might want to increase or decrease the preampvolume when listening to music or video clips that were recorded particularly quietly or loudly.

Notes:When the advanced equalizer is on, the advanced equalizer icon glows and the standard bass and treble controls are disabled.

You can easily switch the advanced equalizer on or off at a later date, automatically using the settings you store here, byassigning it to a G-key/button.

Using the Customize Surround Sound View

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Using the Customize Surround Sound ViewThe Customize Surround Sound View in the Logitech® Gaming Software enables you to personalize the stereo and surroundsound settings to suit you.

To access the Customize Surround Sound View, click the Customize Surround Sound icon on the Device bar, atthe bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.

Using the Customize Surround Sound View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Customize Surround Sound View contains these sections:

Image area, on the left-hand side of the screen. Provides a representation of your device.

Surround Sound Mixer area, on the right-hand side of the screen. Configure your surround sound settings.


Surround sound is described in Surround sound experience.

Surround sound experience

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Surround sound experienceSurround sound puts you in the middle of the game world, so you can hear other players' movement and actions as well asgame events as if they were happening all around you.

With surround sound switched on, your headset will sound best when listening to surround sound content such as DVD moviesand PC games. When listening to stereo content, like music or online video clips, your headset employs Dolby® Pro Logic® II todeliver an expanded stereo experience whereby the audio is spatialized to give it more depth and detail.

When surround sound is switched off, the headset functions as a standard stereo headset. The Dolby Pro Logic II technologyintegrated expands the soundfield so you can better hear the detail and subtleties of your stereo content.

The way you switch surround sound on and off depends on your headset model. Either:

Slide the surround sound switch on the headset to the down position toward the Dolby Headphone logo, . SeeSurround sound switch for details.

-or-

In the Logitech® Gaming Software, use an Enable Dolby Surround option. See To adjust surround sound settings fordetails.

The Logitech Gaming Software must be installed and running to enable surround sound. If it's not running, the headset functionsas a stereo headset only. With surround sound switch on, you can change its settings to suit you. See To adjust surround soundsettings for details.

While the majority of games and movies can output surround sound audio, not all are set to do so by default. Check the audiooptions in each game or application and select the surround sound option. Depending on the application, surround sound outputmay be labeled one of the following: 8 channels, 6 channels, 7.1 speakers, 5.1 speakers, or multi-channel. Do not use settingslabeled headphone as these settings do not typically output surround sound.

To verify if your game or application is properly outputting surround sound, look at the date and time next to the DolbyHeadphone logo in the Customize Surround Sound View in the Logitech Gaming Software. The date and time updates everytime the headset receives surround sound content - when the headset is properly receiving multi-channel content. If this doesn'tdisplay a recent time, then at least one of the following is true:

The Logitech Gaming Software surround sound is switched off.

The movie or game does not contain surround sound audio.

The game, movie, application or operating system is improperly configured for surround sound.

Note:

DVD and Blu-ray Disc movies require other Dolby or DTS® codecs to decode and output surround sound. Consult your mediaplayer application's user manual for more information about its surround sound decoding capabilities.

To adjust surround sound settings

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To adjust surround sound settings1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the


2. Display the Customize Surround Sound View (by clicking the Customize Surround Sound icon on the Device bar).

3. Switch on surround sound. Depending on the device model, either:

Slide the surround sound switch on the headset to the down position toward the Dolby Headphone logo:

-or-

Switch on surround sound in the Customize Surround Sound View, by selecting the Enable Dolby Surroundoption.

When surround sound is switched on, the Dolby Headphone logo in the Surround Sound Mixer area glows.

4. In the Surround Sound Mixer area, use the up and down arrows next to each speaker to change the volume level of thatchannel. The maximum level is 11. (You can use the reset button to reset all channels to 11.)

5. If you want to listen to a test audio sample of your surround sound settings, click Experience surround sound.

Note:Adjusting the center, surround, rear, and LFE (subwoofer) channels have no effect when listening to stereo content.

Using the Customize Voice Avatars View

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Using the Customize Voice Avatars ViewThe Customize Voice Avatars View in the Logitech® Gaming Software contains various voice morphing features including sixstandard voice avatars.

To access the Customize Voice Avatars View, click the Customize Voice Avatars icon on the Device bar, at thebottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.

Note:Not all headsets support voice avatars. If yours does not, please ignore this topic.

Using the Customize Voice Avatars View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Customize Voice Avatars View contains these sections:


Voice Avatars settings area, on the left-hand side.Here you can select a Voice Avatar and change voice morphing settings.


For further details, see To optimize Voice Avatars for your voice.

To optimize voice avatars for your voice

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To optimize voice avatars for your voiceUsing voice avatars (also known as morphing) simultaneously alters the pitch and timbre of your voice to make you sound like acompletely different person. There are six pre-loaded voices to choose from:

Cyborg

Troll

Giant

Alien

Mutant

Space Squirrel

More voice avatars can be bought by clicking the Purchase additional voices... button in the Customize Voice Avatars View.

Note:Not all headsets support voice avatars. If yours does not, please ignore this topic.

To optimize the voice avatars:


2. Display the Customize Voice Avatars View (by clicking the Customize Voice Avatars icon on the Device bar).

3. Select your voice pitch using the Adjust voice pitch drop down list. It is important to select the voice pitch that bestmatches your voice to optimize the voice morphing algorithms for you.

There are six levels of pitch to choose from: lowest, lower, low, high, higher, highest. Select the pitch that you think bestmatches your voice, and then check the Voice preview box to hear a playback of your voice with a half-second delay.When no voice avatar is selected, you hear your normal voice in the headset.

4. Select the voice avatar by clicking the relevant Select voice image. As you speak, you will hear your morphed voiceplayback into the headset. If you selected the voice pitch that best matches your voice, the voice avatar will berecognizable and intelligible. If you find the voice is garbled and unintelligible, select another voice pitch and speak again.Keep trying different voice pitches until you find the one that makes the voice avatar sound the best. While the avatar isselected, it glows.

Once you have found the voice pitch that works best for the avatar, you're done calibrating the voice morphing system.The same voice pitch will work best across all voices.

Voice preview remains on until you uncheck the Voice preview box. You can use the voice avatar even when voicepreview is not switched on; others will hear your voice morphed but you will not hear your morphed voice. For moreinformation, see Voice preview.

Voice preview

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Voice previewChecking the Voice preview box allows you to hear your voice with a half-second playback delay. For details on how to use thisfeature to ensure voice morphing is working properly, see To optimize voice avatars for your voice.

Even when the voice avatar is switched off, checking the Voice preview box is an efficient way to check your microphone gain(volume) level. If you sound too quiet, chances are others will have the same difficulty hearing you, so raise your microphonegain level. To learn how to adjust the microphone gain, see To adjust audio experience levels.

Profiles To Go help

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Profiles To Go helpYour gaming device contains on-board memory that enables you to store profiles on it.

Note:If your device does not have on-board memory you cannot use Profiles To Go features.

Having profiles on your device enables you to take your device to other computers knowing that your profiles and the commandsthey contain go with you. And when you connect your device to another computer, you can transfer profiles between your deviceand that computer if you want to.

When managing your Profiles To Go, you can:

Copy one or more profiles from your computer to your device's on-board memory.

Copy one or more profiles from your device to your computer.

For further details, see Using the Manage Profiles To Go View and To manage your Profiles To Go.

Using the Manage Profiles To Go View

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Using the Manage Profiles To Go ViewThe Manage Profiles To Go View in the Logitech® Gaming Software offers features for you to maintain the profiles stored on theon-board memory on your device, including transferring profiles between your computer and your device.

To access the Manage Profiles To Go View, click the Manage Profiles To Go icon on the Device bar, at thebottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen.

Using the Manage Profiles To Go View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Manage Profiles To Go View contains these sections:

Image area, in the main part of the screen. Provides a representation of your device.

Profiles area, above the image.Here you can see all the profiles stored on your computer and on other devices connected to your computer.

Profiles To Go area, beneath the image. Here you can see all the profiles stored on your device.


To manage your Profiles To Go

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To manage your Profiles To Go1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the


2. Display the Manage Profiles To Go View (by clicking the Manage Profiles To Go icon on the Device bar). The Profilesarea and the Profiles To Go area are displayed:

The Profiles area shows the profiles on your computer and those on any devices you have connected that is notthe one you've selected on the Device Bar.

The Profiles To Go area shows the profiles on the device you selected on the Device Bar.

3. Carry out the task of your choice:

To... Do this...

copy a profile to your device... drag the profile from the Profiles area to the Profiles To Go area. Notice that theamount of Memory Used on the device increases.

Note:If there is already a profile on your device for the game linked to the profile you'recopying, you are prompted to choose whether to replace the existing profile with theone you're copying, or don't copy the profile, or create an additional profile on thedevice.

copy a profile from your deviceto your computer...

drag the profile from the Profiles To Go area to the Profiles area.

Note:If there is already a profile on your computer for the game linked to the profileyou're copying, you are prompted to choose whether to replace the existing profilewith the one you're copying, or don't copy the profile, or create an additional profileon your computer.

copy more than one profile... hold down the Ctrl key and click each profile, then drag the profiles from one areato the other.

delete a profile... drag the profile (either from the Profiles area or from the Profiles To Go area) tothe trash can in the Profiles To Go area. Alternatively, right-click the profile or clickthe arrow, and select Delete. When prompted to confirm that you want to deletethe profile, click Yes.

There are other tasks you can carry out on the profiles stored on your computer, using the features available in theProfiles area. For more details, see Using profiles.

Backlight color help

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Backlight color helpYour gaming device features backlight colors and some devices offer lighting effects.

Note:If your device does not support backlight colors, please ignore this section.

Depending on the type of gaming device you have, you can choose a color scheme that determines its backlighting or lightingeffects, such as its:

G-keys.

LCD display.

Other keys and buttons.

Color cycling or pulsing.

Color schemes are assigned separately to each M-key or mode, to reflect the mode your gaming device is operating in. Whenyou press an M-key to change modes, the color scheme changes to reflect the new mode. This helps you know intuitively whatmode you are in.

For further details, see Using the Customize Backlight Color View and To change your backlight colors.

To change your backlight colors and lighting effects

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To change your backlight colors and lighting effects1. Within the Logitech® Gaming Software, if you have more than one gaming device, choose the relevant one using the


2. Display the Customize Backlight Color View (by clicking the Customize backlight color icon on the Device bar). Forsome devices, this is called the Lighting View.

3. Choose between having the same lighting colors/effects for all profiles, or having different lighting/effects for every profile:

If you want the backlight settings and lighting effects to apply to all profiles, leave the Enable per profile backlightsettings box unchecked. For some devices, in On-Board Memory mode, this check box is not available.

Alternatively, if you want the backlight settings and lighting effects to apply to a single or multiple profiles, check theEnable per profile backlight settings box.

Next, in the Profiles area, click the profile you want the settings to apply to. If you want to apply the same colorsettings to multiple profiles, hold down the CTRL key and click the profile icon(s) for the additional game profile(s)you want to customize.

The rest of the settings you specify are for the profiles you selected.

4. On your gaming device, press the M-key or select the mode you want to change the color scheme for.

5. In the color selection area in the left-hand side of the screen, choose the backlight color you want to assign. You canchoose a color using the following methods:

The color wheel. For some gaming devices, this lets you choose a color quickly if it's not essential to have aspecific color.

The sliders underneath the color wheel. These can be used to choose a color accurately by specifying its Red,Green and Blue (RGB) components; for some gaming devices, you may only have Red and Blue sliders.

The pre-set color options. For some gaming devices, a selection of pre-set colors is available for you to choosefrom.

As you change the color, your device's backlighting changes so you can see how the color scheme looks on your device.

6. For some devices, choose whether you want a dynamic lighting effect for your gaming device, using the right-hand lightingsettings area:

If you want color pulsing or color cycling, check the Lighting effect box.

Next, select either Cycle lighting to make the lighting rotate between the color options, or Pulse lighting to makethe lighting intensity pulse.

Then, unless you're in On-Board Memory mode, if you want your device's lighting to switch off when you're notusing the device, check the Lighting sleep timer box and specify the number of minutes of inactivity after whichthe device's lighting will switch off.

To have no dynamic effect, so the device's lighting is a constant color, uncheck the Lighting effect box.

As you change the settings, your device's lighting effects change so you can see how they appear on your device.

Note:Depending on which gaming device you have, lighting effects and some of the above color selection methods are not available.

Using the Customize Backlight Color View

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Using the Customize Backlight Color ViewThe Customize Backlight Color View (or Lighting View on some devices) in the Logitech® Gaming Software offers features to setthe color scheme for your gaming device.

To access the Customize Backlight Color View, click the Customize backlight color icon on the Devicebar, at the bottom of the Logitech Gaming Software screen. (For the some devices, clicking this iconactually displays the Profiles View where you can configure lighting colors as well as profiles - see Usingthe Profiles View.)

Using the Customize Backlight Color View in the Logitech Gaming Software screen is intuitive and straightforward...

The Customize Backlight Color View contains the following sections, depending on your device and on whether you're storing thesettings on your computer or on the device's on-board memory:

Color selection area, on the left-hand side. Choose the backlight colors you require quickly using the color wheel, or the RGB sliders, or pre-set options (on somedevices).


Lighting settings area, on the right-hand side. Specify the dynamic lighting effects you want your device to have.

Profiles area, displayed if you check the Enable per profile backlight settings box.Here you can see all the profiles stored on your computer and on connected G-Series devices that have the Profiles-To-Go onboard memory feature.


For more details, see To change your backlight colors and lighting effects.

To change device-specific settings

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To change device-specific settings1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the

Device bar).

2. Click the tab of the device you want to change.

3. Change the settings to suit you.

Note:There is only a device-specific tab for some devices.

Use the following table as a guide. Not all settings are available for all devices.

Setting Explanation

Illumination -Enable

Switch on mouse color lighting, or uncheck the box to switch it off.

Enable AngleSnapping

Switch on to help you move the mouse pointer in a straight line, or uncheck it to give you ultimategaming mouse control.

Check ForUpdates

For devices where firmware updates are possible. Click this button to make the Logitech GamingSoftware check to see if firmware updates are available for your device.

4. Click OK.

To change G600 settings

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To change G600 settings1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the

Device bar).

2. Click the G600 tab.

3. Either check the Illumination - Enable check box to switch on mouse color lighting, or uncheck the box to switch it off.

4. Either check the Angle Snapping - Enable check box to switch on mouse cursor smoothing, or uncheck it to switch it offto give you ultimate mouse control.

5. If you want to update your device's firmware, click Check for Updates.

6. Click OK.

Note:This feature is only available if your device is a G600 gaming mouse.

To change notifications settings

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To change notifications settings1. Display the Logitech® Gaming Software Options dialog box (by clicking the Change application settings icon on the

Device bar).

2. Click the Notifications tab.

3. Specify the notifications settings you require, using the following table as a guide:

Setting Explanation

Show low batterynotifications on theGamePanel display

Only available for a device with a battery and an LCD display. Check this box if youwant a warning icon to be displayed on your device's LCD display when your device'sbattery is very low.

Show low batterynotifications on the taskbaror upper right corner of thescreen

Only available for a device with a battery. Check this box if you want a warning icon tobe displayed in the corner of your computer screen when your device's battery is verylow. You can click on it to display the Logitech Gaming Software.

Show profile activationnotifications on theGamePanel display

Only available for a device with an LCD display. Check this box to display anotification on your device's LCD display when you start a new game, showing thename of the profile that has been activated for that game.

Show DPI changenotifications on theGamePanel display

Only available for a device with an LCD display. Check this box if you want amessage to be displayed on your device's LCD display when you change yourdevice's DPI.

4. Click OK.

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